Education broadcaster and journalist Mike Baker explains what the new Key Stage 3 Curriculum will mean for teachers when it is introduced in September 2008. He details the ideas behind it, and explains what changes teachers can expect, and how they can be prepared. There's comment also from Mick Waters, Director of Curriculum at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority who points out that the new reforms allow teachers a greater chance to innovate, so they should therefore be able to better tailor their teaching to the particular needs of their students. John Bangs, Head of Education at the NUT, welcomes many of the changes in the new curriculum, but raises concerns about the timing of its introduction given that the new Diplomas are are also being introduced in September 2008.

Video Series: Need To Know
Release Date 2007