UKLA welcomes the publication of the Department for Education’s Curriculum Review released yesterday, recognising it as an important opportunity to reimagine literacy education in England. The report represents a significant moment to address longstanding challenges of coherence, inclusion, and balance across Key Stages.

As an association committed to advancing research-informed, equitable, and creative approaches to English teaching, we have put together a response to the Review. We provide commentary on each point of recommended change to the English Curriculum, relating it to our mission of improving the teaching of literacy. You can read our full response below.