American writer Professor ED Hirsch recently visited the UK, during which time he delivered three speeches – the first time he has spoken on these shores.
The visit was notable because of his overarching influence on the reformed national curriculum in England. Prof Hirsch, of course, is renowned for his work on the importance of knowledge and cultural capital. His assertion is that a traditional, academic approach to schooling is the most effective way of raising standards.
His influence over the thinking of ministers within the Department for Education (DfE) is clear – including on previous education secretary Michael Gove and certainly on schools minister Nick Gibb.
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