Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report: government response

The government’s response to the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England

   

Applies to England

Documents

Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report: government response

PDF, 876 KB, 61 pages

Curriculum and Assessment Review: Progress 8 and Attainment 8 – an explanation of the proposed improved model

PDF, 257 KB, 10 pages

Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report: government response (Easy Read): Making education better for everyone

PDF, 1.95 MB, 39 pages

Details

Background

In July 2024, the government commissioned Professor Becky Francis CBE to convene and chair a panel of experts to conduct the Curriculum and Assessment Review.

The government has considered the Review’s recommendations and responded with a plan to secure an excellent education for every child and young person, raising aspirations and building a world-leading curriculum, assessment and qualifications system for all.

Government response

This policy paper forms the government response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report.

Progress 8 and Attainment 8 – an explanation of the proposed improved model

This ‘explainer’ sets out the government’s proposal for the development of Progress 8 and Attainment 8. We will consult in due course.

Alternative formats

The government response is available in:

  • Easy Read
  • Braille
  • British Sign Language

Easy Read

The Easy Read guide summarises the key points from the government’s response to the Final Report for people with learning difficulties or low literacy.

Braille

Email curriculum-assessment.review@education.gov.uk to request a Braille version in the form of a:

  • .dxb file if you have .dxb software
  • hard copy if you do not have .dxb software

British Sign Language

Executive summary

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From: Department for Education

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