Primary Review

Over the last two decades, primary schools across the UK have faced significant reform, but how much has really changed? For example, what is England's system of primary education trying to achieve? How well is it doing? How can it be improved? The Primary Review is a wide-ranging and independent enquiry into the condition and future of primary education in England. It is supported by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and based at Cambridge University Faculty of Education.

The Review will draw on a broad base of evidence to address some of the questions above and other emerging issues. It will combine analysis of current practice with a vision for the future. The Review will run for two years from 13th October 2006, and will culminate in a report containing recommendations for future policy and practice. Interim reports, digests and briefings will be published along the way in order to stimulate debate.

The Review will be directed by Professor Robin Alexander, Fellow of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, Professor of Education Emeritus at the University of Warwick, and past member of CATE, Qualifications and Curriculum Authority and other public bodies, and of the ‘three wise men’ primary enquiry of 1991-2.

www.primaryreview.org.uk

View the Launch press release, October 2006 (PDF - 60k)


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