Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions he has had with school leads in local authorities on the delivery of a recovery curriculum.

There are no plans to change the curriculum framework for England. The Government has committed to a long term education recovery plan to support children aged 2 to 19 in schools, colleges, and nurseries.

The Department recognises the importance of schools and colleges teaching a broad and balanced curriculum as important to the academic, social, and personal development of children and young people. Schools should ensure that all pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or have special educational needs and disabilities, are given the necessary support.

All maintained schools and academies are required to offer a broad and balanced curriculum and, where appropriate, teaching time should be prioritised to address the most significant gaps in pupils’ knowledge. Schools can use existing flexibilities to create time to cover the most important content in which pupils are not yet secure.

The Department continues to engage regularly with representatives of local authorities on the development and implementation of the recovery programme.