Primary Curriculum to be Reviewed !

I get very worried when I read reports that the Government is 'doing' a review of the curriculum.

Tomorrow will see the release of the Government's latest education'plan' for ENGLAND.

Mr Balls says that:
"A root-and-branch" review is planned into what is taught in English primary schools to allow more time for reading, writing and maths .... some set subjects and "clutter" would be cut to allow more flexibility and all primary pupils to be taught a foreign language

But all will be okay as they are only looking at the 'roots and branches' and appear to be leaving the 'trunk' alone!

It is interesting that a 'foreign language is not in the 'clutter' class and what about the proposed 5 hour/week on PE so that we can win the 2012 Olympics?

Just can't wait until tomorrow to read how exciting and stimulating primary education is going to be for all of our children.

I think if I had young children I might seek a strategic move north of the border or to Northern Ireland, Finland, Iceland, New Zealand, Denmark, Japan, Korea ...