Up and down the country schools are implementing their new secondary curriculum. But the big question is - how do we know it's having an impact? Honywood Community Science School introduced their new curriculum in 2005. For over three years they have been evaluating and improving it, using a range of tools to constantly question the impact they are having. These tools include teacher, peer and self-assessment. Their curriculum has evolved to include seven 'Focus Days' throughout the year for all pupils. This programme follows three Year 9 pupils on one of these 'Focus Days', as they assess the challenges they have face and the skills they're developing. Deputy Headteacher Caroline Gibson traces the development of the pupil's self-assessment over time, including the skills booklet, which provides a personalised log of skills development.

Video Series: New Secondary Curriculum
Release Date 2008