Changing the Curriculum?

Following on from my last post (click here for details) and its mention of a House of Commons report which calls for a slimmer National Curriculum, the BBC has published an article by Mike Baker entitled Tide Turns Towards Trusting Teachers, which explores the issue in greater depth. The article also provides useful historical information on the evolution of the Curriculum, which should come in handy if you're researching the topic for an assignment.