Initial reaction to draft senior years’ curriculum is positive, but there’s room for improvement.

Initial expert reaction to the draft senior years' national curriculum in English, maths, history and science has been mixed. But most commentators agree there is not enough clarity around how assessment and reporting will occur or the role of individual state education boards. The structure of the English curriculum is cohesive, flexible and wide-ranging to acknowledge the diverse abilities and vocational interests of students, teachers have said. In particular, teacher associations have welcomed the introduction of the practical Essential English course which has been designed to enable...