The Complete Curriculum Programme Pilot: Research Reports

This document describes an evaluation of a pilot curriculum program funded by the Department for Education's Curriculum Fund, which aimed to support teachers in delivering the National Curriculum, enrich content knowledge, and reduce teacher workload. The program involved collaboration between lead and participating schools, focusing on teacher-led instruction. The evaluation, conducted by CooperGibson Research through surveys, interviews, and focus groups, found overall satisfaction with the program, positive teacher engagement, and reduced workload, particularly for Key Stage 2 teachers. However, challenges were noted in adapting to new pedagogies, training, and support, especially for Key Stage 3. The program had a positive impact on pupil engagement and attainment, with some difficulties in material relevance and flexibility. The evaluation suggests that with improvements in training, support, and flexibility, the program could be sustainable and continue to benefit both pupils and teachers. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Department for Education (DfE)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Other
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: May 2021

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes