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First response: the new Draft National Curriculum
On Monday the new National Curriculum was published by the Department of Education. It’s important to note that Free Schools and Academies (about 13% of schools) do not have to follow this curriculum, though it is likely that they will continue to use it as a guide.
First response: the National Plan for Cultural Education
Today the government has published its long-awaited National Plan for Cultural Education. It was announced via the DCMS website, rather than at a launch or with a speech as has been the case with other documents produced as part of this review.