In 2024, the government  launched a review of the existing national curriculum, statutory assessments and qualification system in England, to ensure they are fit for purpose and meeting the needs of children and young people. You can read the terms of reference for the review here.

The independent Curriculum and Assessment Review concluded in November 2025, and the following were published:

• the final report and recommendations of the review
• the government’s response to the review.

Read our press comment on the Curriculum and Assessment Review. 

NAHT will continue to actively engage with the Department for Education and all other relevant organisations as the government’s plans are implemented over the coming years.

Call for evidence

The review panel ran a call for evidence that was open until 22 November 2024. 

NAHT submitted a response to this call for evidence on behalf of members. See NAHT’s response to the curriculum and assessment review call for evidence.

Interim report

The interim report of the review was published on 18 March 2025 and set out particular areas of focus for the next stage of the review. Read our press comment in the interim report.