Education: English
House of Lords
Lord Quirk (Crossbench)
To ask Her Majesty's Government what action is being taken to ensure that the English curriculum at key stage 3 has a clear and distinct purpose with a view to engaging pupils with the world of work beyond the classroom in response to the Ofsted Report Moving English Forward.
Lord Hill of Oareford (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Education; Conservative)
We are currently reviewing the national curriculum in England. The review will ensure that the new curriculum demonstrates a clear and distinct purpose which should engage pupils and prepare them for the world of work.