It was crap. I went big too early.

Haha, yes you did. But it has to be said, I don't know who is writing this stuff or how it gets published by the DfE, but it is terrible and needs to be called out before it takes over education and bores a generation out of school.

Thanks for this, Ruth. I agree it is very disappointing and reads like a plan written by people who know nothing about child development. Also, no discussion about creativity, self expression or engagement. Hopefully it will soon be assigned to the dustbin of history.

How do you see the future of teaching, Mike?

I've little hope for new curriclum. It will likely be a minor tweak to the current one, shaped by a system resistant to change & a belief that things have improved since the last revision. That may be true, but it’s no guide to what education needs over the next decade. Doubt it will even mention AI