WorksheetsY1 PEds Introduction of the National Curriculum
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
In 1976 Prime Minister James Callaghan gave a revolutionary speech which
Suggested that the National Curriculum needed major changes
Suggested that there was a need for a National Curriculum
Introduced formal tests
I have no idea what you're talking about
Callaghan wanted parents and government to know more about what went on in schools.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of these was NOT a Programme of study in 1988/89 when they were first published.
Design Technology
Computing
PSHE
Music
How many core and foundation subjects were there in the first programmes of study?
4 core and 6 foundation
3 core and 6 foundation
3 core and 7 foundation
4 core and 8 foundation
Which Prime Minister introduced funding based on pupil numbers?
Margaret Thatcher
David Blunkett
James Callaghan
Ed Balls
Funding based on pupil numbers...
Made schools compete with each other
Lowered standards
Took the pressure off the students
had no impact whatsoever
In 1994, Sir Ron Dearing reviewed the national curriculum in order to..
Increase the amount of prescribed content
Reduce the amount of prescribed content
Make it more fun for students
Make it more enjoyable for teachers to teach
What did Michael Gove bring in?
Healthier school meals
Less emphasis on historical texts
Less exam based-assessments
Phonics Screening Check
The 2014 National Curriculum emphasises the key basic skills and vocabulary
TRUE
FALSE
