Publisher's Synopsis
The National Curriculum represents one of the most important changes in British education this century. This concise guide for parents and teachers has been revised to examine recent changes in the system and to explain underlying principles and impact in the classroom.;The book offers detailed accounts of the "core foundation" subjects and of recent developments in such other "foundation" subjects as information and technology. There is also a description of the new approach to assessment and testing, and parents' rights under National Curriculum legislation.
