The government’s proposals to reform the national curriculum include the final draft of long-discussed plans for a new computing curriculum.
Under the new approach, schools will be encouraged to shape the curriculum to meet the aspirations and priorities of pupils.
The new programmes of study are designed to equip students with basic skills with a focus on designing and writing programmes and understanding programming language.
But it overlooks one thing – how do you cater for and engender creativity and flair?
A recent report by the Institute of Education entitled, An Aims-based Curriculum, argues that setting overarching goals designed to equip every child to lead a fulfilling life should be the precursor to deciding the nature and content of a national curriculum.
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