John Patten on changes to National Curriculum

Title

John Patten on changes to National Curriculum

Genre

Interview

TX Date

5 Jan 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:02:43

Description

Interview with Education Secretary, John Patten on changes to the National Curriculum following proposals by Government education advisor, Sir Ron Dearing, who has recommended reductions in school tests and teachers’ workloads after conducting a wide-ranging review. The changes will give schools in England and Wales more control over what they teach, and should come into effect by 09/95. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Patten

Keywords

Legislation; Reports; Government; Education; UK; Great Britain; Schools; National curriculum; Ron Dearing

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