Dan Morrow
@moremorrow.bsky.social
Trust Leader (CELT, Cornwall)
Educator
Live in beautiful Devon
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Educator
Live in beautiful Devon
All views my own
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📕Our pre-Budget briefing is out
Next week, the government faces unavoidable trade-offs between political demands and economic reality.
With it likely the Chancellor takes a 'smorgasbord' approach of smaller tax rises - we look at the risks, tax options, and other policies to feature next week -
Next week, the government faces unavoidable trade-offs between political demands and economic reality.
With it likely the Chancellor takes a 'smorgasbord' approach of smaller tax rises - we look at the risks, tax options, and other policies to feature next week -
The nation is waiting in anticipation of the Chancellor's Budget next Wednesday
But what should she do to balance the books, and also signal that Labour is ready to deliver change?
Read our proposals for next week's Budget👇
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But what should she do to balance the books, and also signal that Labour is ready to deliver change?
Read our proposals for next week's Budget👇
buff.ly/wZb1S7a
November 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
📕Our pre-Budget briefing is out
Next week, the government faces unavoidable trade-offs between political demands and economic reality.
With it likely the Chancellor takes a 'smorgasbord' approach of smaller tax rises - we look at the risks, tax options, and other policies to feature next week -
Next week, the government faces unavoidable trade-offs between political demands and economic reality.
With it likely the Chancellor takes a 'smorgasbord' approach of smaller tax rises - we look at the risks, tax options, and other policies to feature next week -
I have no doubt that someone, somewhere is ruining this is a win because of “engagement”
It isn’t. This is tone deaf and really
Irritating
It isn’t. This is tone deaf and really
Irritating
A social media post by the Department for Education lauding its achievements appears to have gone viral for the wrong reasons, as sector leaders slammed it as 'smug' and 'tone deaf'
schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-social-m...
schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-social-m...
Viral DfE social media stunt slammed as 'completely tone deaf'
A social media post by the Department for Education lauding its achievements appears has been widely lambasted by the sector and members of the public
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I have no doubt that someone, somewhere is ruining this is a win because of “engagement”
It isn’t. This is tone deaf and really
Irritating
It isn’t. This is tone deaf and really
Irritating
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“Some of the rhetoric we’re hearing – racist rhetoric, divisive rhetoric – that frankly I thought we had dealt with decades ago is returning to politics and it makes people feel very scared,”
Says PM who in May sounded like the unlamented Enoch Powell with his "island of strangers" speech 😡🙄
Says PM who in May sounded like the unlamented Enoch Powell with his "island of strangers" speech 😡🙄
Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer
PM attacks ‘toxic division of Reform’ and gives strongest signal yet that two-child benefit cap will be lifted
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“Some of the rhetoric we’re hearing – racist rhetoric, divisive rhetoric – that frankly I thought we had dealt with decades ago is returning to politics and it makes people feel very scared,”
Says PM who in May sounded like the unlamented Enoch Powell with his "island of strangers" speech 😡🙄
Says PM who in May sounded like the unlamented Enoch Powell with his "island of strangers" speech 😡🙄
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Finally got round to writing about this. We're not making enough progress with challenging educational disadvantage. We should pick key areas that face wicked problems, suspend how we normally do things, and try radical collaboration:
open.substack.com/pub/jimlaude...
open.substack.com/pub/jimlaude...
November 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Finally got round to writing about this. We're not making enough progress with challenging educational disadvantage. We should pick key areas that face wicked problems, suspend how we normally do things, and try radical collaboration:
open.substack.com/pub/jimlaude...
open.substack.com/pub/jimlaude...
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It is utter bullshit that the mistaken splicing of two bits of his January 6th 2021 speech on Panorama in October 2024 had any significant impact whatsoever on the reputation of Donald Trump in Britain, or globally, and the claim for $1 billion damages is bullshit and bullying by the US president
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
It is utter bullshit that the mistaken splicing of two bits of his January 6th 2021 speech on Panorama in October 2024 had any significant impact whatsoever on the reputation of Donald Trump in Britain, or globally, and the claim for $1 billion damages is bullshit and bullying by the US president
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
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Nice response to the curric & assess review. In case it’s paywalled for you, @missgoodyear.bsky.social & @samgibbs.bsky.social conspicuously don’t go down the ‘implementation’ of ‘what works’ (ie data-farming) path, but instead go with attuning to & meeting actual needs.
Happy #neuroqueering! 🦋
Happy #neuroqueering! 🦋
What does the curriculum review mean for the sector? @missgoodyear.bsky.social and @samgibbs.bsky.social set out six points for schools to consider as they plan to implement the review's recommendations
What the curriculum review means for schools
As the profession digests the curriculum and assessment review’s recommendations, thoughts turn to putting them into practice, write Tracy Goodyear and Sam Gibbs
www.tes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Nice response to the curric & assess review. In case it’s paywalled for you, @missgoodyear.bsky.social & @samgibbs.bsky.social conspicuously don’t go down the ‘implementation’ of ‘what works’ (ie data-farming) path, but instead go with attuning to & meeting actual needs.
Happy #neuroqueering! 🦋
Happy #neuroqueering! 🦋
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ICYMI: Government has accepted the Francis review recommendation to introduce RE to the national curriculum - but has said the sector must 'reach consensus on whether this is achievable'
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
ICYMI: Government has accepted the Francis review recommendation to introduce RE to the national curriculum - but has said the sector must 'reach consensus on whether this is achievable'
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Wow, quite the day! Thanks to all of you that have supported, engaged with, and input to, the Curriculum and Assessment Review. Having the different sources of evidence, including the experiences and wisdom 'from the ground' from teachers and school leaders, has been pivotal. Many thanks again!
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Wow, quite the day! Thanks to all of you that have supported, engaged with, and input to, the Curriculum and Assessment Review. Having the different sources of evidence, including the experiences and wisdom 'from the ground' from teachers and school leaders, has been pivotal. Many thanks again!
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📢 Join us on Friday for Under the CAR Bonnet - a free Schools Week webinar on the curriculum and assessment review
We'll interview review chair Professor Becky Francis to get behind the headlines of her landmark report, followed by audience Q&A
Sign up: events.zoom.us/ev/AofhjYOxI...
We'll interview review chair Professor Becky Francis to get behind the headlines of her landmark report, followed by audience Q&A
Sign up: events.zoom.us/ev/AofhjYOxI...
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
📢 Join us on Friday for Under the CAR Bonnet - a free Schools Week webinar on the curriculum and assessment review
We'll interview review chair Professor Becky Francis to get behind the headlines of her landmark report, followed by audience Q&A
Sign up: events.zoom.us/ev/AofhjYOxI...
We'll interview review chair Professor Becky Francis to get behind the headlines of her landmark report, followed by audience Q&A
Sign up: events.zoom.us/ev/AofhjYOxI...
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"We do, though, recognise that there could be unintended consequences with this, and we’re certainly not thinking of them as KS3 Sats."
Becky Francis on the introduction of new Y8 examinations (or 'diagnostic checks') - and more - below
Becky Francis on the introduction of new Y8 examinations (or 'diagnostic checks') - and more - below
➡️Becky Francis: How we reached our curriculum recommendations
Superb long-read interview with @beckyfrancis.bsky.social by @Helen_Amass delving into the evidence behind the review
“I can characterise the whole review as being about balances and trade-offs"
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Superb long-read interview with @beckyfrancis.bsky.social by @Helen_Amass delving into the evidence behind the review
“I can characterise the whole review as being about balances and trade-offs"
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Becky Francis: How we reached our curriculum recommendations
In an exclusive interview, curriculum and assessment review lead Becky Francis speaks to Tes about its recommendations and the evidence underpinning them
www.tes.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"We do, though, recognise that there could be unintended consequences with this, and we’re certainly not thinking of them as KS3 Sats."
Becky Francis on the introduction of new Y8 examinations (or 'diagnostic checks') - and more - below
Becky Francis on the introduction of new Y8 examinations (or 'diagnostic checks') - and more - below
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Congratulations to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and everyone else involved in the curriculum review. There's bits I'd quibble on (oracy focus an issue unless defined) but I found myself nodding and going "yeah sensible" to almost all of it. Also I agree with the tests in Y8 too.
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Congratulations to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and everyone else involved in the curriculum review. There's bits I'd quibble on (oracy focus an issue unless defined) but I found myself nodding and going "yeah sensible" to almost all of it. Also I agree with the tests in Y8 too.
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Which of the curriculum and assessment review proposals has the DfE rejected or will not implement as prescribed?
There are only a few areas of disagreement - @cerysturner.bsky.social has the lowdown below
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
There are only a few areas of disagreement - @cerysturner.bsky.social has the lowdown below
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Francis review: the recommendations rejected by government
The DfE wants full rather than phased implementation of curriculum reform - from 2028 - and puts the brakes on inclusion of RE in the national curriculum
www.tes.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Which of the curriculum and assessment review proposals has the DfE rejected or will not implement as prescribed?
There are only a few areas of disagreement - @cerysturner.bsky.social has the lowdown below
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
There are only a few areas of disagreement - @cerysturner.bsky.social has the lowdown below
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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The final report of the independent curriculum and assessment review is OUT.
Deep gratitude to the thousands who participated. One thing that’s clear is that there’s abundant expertise and passion across our system.
You can read the full thing here:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Deep gratitude to the thousands who participated. One thing that’s clear is that there’s abundant expertise and passion across our system.
You can read the full thing here:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report
The conclusions and recommendations of the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England.
www.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The final report of the independent curriculum and assessment review is OUT.
Deep gratitude to the thousands who participated. One thing that’s clear is that there’s abundant expertise and passion across our system.
You can read the full thing here:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Deep gratitude to the thousands who participated. One thing that’s clear is that there’s abundant expertise and passion across our system.
You can read the full thing here:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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I want to pass on my sincere thanks to Professor Becky Francis and her expert panel.
I knew from opposition that Prof Francis was the person I wanted to revitalise & renew our curriculum.
She has been unflinching in her drive for high standards for all.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
I knew from opposition that Prof Francis was the person I wanted to revitalise & renew our curriculum.
She has been unflinching in her drive for high standards for all.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Curriculum review: what does it say about your subject?
The newly published review of curriculum and assessment makes a series of recommendations across different subjects. Find out how your subject could change if the government takes forward its proposal...
www.tes.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I want to pass on my sincere thanks to Professor Becky Francis and her expert panel.
I knew from opposition that Prof Francis was the person I wanted to revitalise & renew our curriculum.
She has been unflinching in her drive for high standards for all.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
I knew from opposition that Prof Francis was the person I wanted to revitalise & renew our curriculum.
She has been unflinching in her drive for high standards for all.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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Today the curriculum and assessment review is published. Please do read the executive summary and recommendations.
Thank you to everyone who gave evidence and who came and spoke to us. I really appreciated you all giving your time and expertise.
👉 www.gov.uk/government/p...
Thank you to everyone who gave evidence and who came and spoke to us. I really appreciated you all giving your time and expertise.
👉 www.gov.uk/government/p...
Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report
The conclusions and recommendations of the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England.
www.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Today the curriculum and assessment review is published. Please do read the executive summary and recommendations.
Thank you to everyone who gave evidence and who came and spoke to us. I really appreciated you all giving your time and expertise.
👉 www.gov.uk/government/p...
Thank you to everyone who gave evidence and who came and spoke to us. I really appreciated you all giving your time and expertise.
👉 www.gov.uk/government/p...
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The Francis Review is out. Huge congratulations to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and the panel for a thorough and thoughtful review which is (1/4):
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
The Francis Review is out. Huge congratulations to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and the panel for a thorough and thoughtful review which is (1/4):
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Thanks so much again to the expert panel, including @cassiebuchanan.bsky.social @jonhutchinson.bsky.social @jo-annebaird.bsky.social and the others for their wisdom
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Thanks so much again to the expert panel, including @cassiebuchanan.bsky.social @jonhutchinson.bsky.social @jo-annebaird.bsky.social and the others for their wisdom
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There is lots to like in the final report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) thanks to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and her panel of experts.
However, the Government's response to the CAR contains a *massive* red warning sign....
My new post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/tdrich...
However, the Government's response to the CAR contains a *massive* red warning sign....
My new post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/tdrich...
There is lots to like in the final report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR). However, the Government's response to the CAR contains a *massive* red warning sign.... 🚨🚨🚨🚨
The CAR… | ...
There is lots to like in the final report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR). However, the Government's response to the CAR contains a *massive* red warning sign.... 🚨🚨🚨🚨
The CAR was ver...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
There is lots to like in the final report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) thanks to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and her panel of experts.
However, the Government's response to the CAR contains a *massive* red warning sign....
My new post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/tdrich...
However, the Government's response to the CAR contains a *massive* red warning sign....
My new post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/tdrich...
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We are so pleased that @beckyfrancis.bsky.social has made these big recommendations. There is more we want the Government to do, but this is a massive step forward. 👏
See what else needs to be done to support the two million children struggling to talk and understand words ⬇️
See what else needs to be done to support the two million children struggling to talk and understand words ⬇️
Speech and Language UK reacts to the Curriculum Review
Oracy framework welcome — now act for 2 million children struggling with talking and understanding words
speechandlanguage.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We are so pleased that @beckyfrancis.bsky.social has made these big recommendations. There is more we want the Government to do, but this is a massive step forward. 👏
See what else needs to be done to support the two million children struggling to talk and understand words ⬇️
See what else needs to be done to support the two million children struggling to talk and understand words ⬇️
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'Contrary to some critical commentaries, this is not ‘dumbing down’ – quite the opposite', says Sir Hamid Patel
'The review safeguards core knowledge and achieves the shifts necessary as we hurtle through the 21st century'
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-curricul...
'The review safeguards core knowledge and achieves the shifts necessary as we hurtle through the 21st century'
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-curricul...
The curriculum review is levelling up, not 'dumbing down'
The national curriculum review and government’s response offer a compelling road map to elevate our education system from good to great, says Sir Hamid Patel
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
'Contrary to some critical commentaries, this is not ‘dumbing down’ – quite the opposite', says Sir Hamid Patel
'The review safeguards core knowledge and achieves the shifts necessary as we hurtle through the 21st century'
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-curricul...
'The review safeguards core knowledge and achieves the shifts necessary as we hurtle through the 21st century'
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-curricul...
Please have a read and share- I hope that it is helpful and encapsulates the real positives that the CAR and the work of @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and team
The curriculum review ‘treats teachers as the experts they are, acknowledges what’s working before rushing to dismantle it, and grounds every recommendation in evidence’, writes MAT chief @moremorrow.bsky.social
Why this curriculum review is a rare thing the sector should savour
After years of policy turbulence, we finally have an evidence-based blueprint for change that trusts teachers as the experts, writes MAT chief executive Dan Morrow
www.tes.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Please have a read and share- I hope that it is helpful and encapsulates the real positives that the CAR and the work of @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and team
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The curriculum review ‘treats teachers as the experts they are, acknowledges what’s working before rushing to dismantle it, and grounds every recommendation in evidence’, writes MAT chief @moremorrow.bsky.social
Why this curriculum review is a rare thing the sector should savour
After years of policy turbulence, we finally have an evidence-based blueprint for change that trusts teachers as the experts, writes MAT chief executive Dan Morrow
www.tes.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The curriculum review ‘treats teachers as the experts they are, acknowledges what’s working before rushing to dismantle it, and grounds every recommendation in evidence’, writes MAT chief @moremorrow.bsky.social
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Congratulations to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and team for producing a curriculum and assessment review that's evolutionary rather than throwing all the achievements of the last few years overboard. Lots of sensible recommendations.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report
The conclusions and recommendations of the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England.
www.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Congratulations to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social and team for producing a curriculum and assessment review that's evolutionary rather than throwing all the achievements of the last few years overboard. Lots of sensible recommendations.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Professor Becky Francis has published her final curriculum and assessment review report.
She spoke to Schools Week about some of its key recommendations and the thinking behind them
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/interview-becky-francis-on-the-big-ideas-in-her-curriculum-review/
She spoke to Schools Week about some of its key recommendations and the thinking behind them
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/interview-becky-francis-on-the-big-ideas-in-her-curriculum-review/
Q&A: Becky Francis on the big ideas in her curriculum review
Chair explains thinking behind year 8 tests, scrapping EBacc and triple science guarantee
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Professor Becky Francis has published her final curriculum and assessment review report.
She spoke to Schools Week about some of its key recommendations and the thinking behind them
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/interview-becky-francis-on-the-big-ideas-in-her-curriculum-review/
She spoke to Schools Week about some of its key recommendations and the thinking behind them
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/interview-becky-francis-on-the-big-ideas-in-her-curriculum-review/