Section Two:
Summary
of findings
Key findings
1 Most respondents who commented on
attainment believed that current policies will
help raise standards, provided that appropriate
and sufficient resources are in place. In addition,
replies noted a wide range of powerful learning
outcomes that should result from new
approaches that will better prepare pupils for a
life of learning.
2 However, there were concerns expressed by all
categories of respondent about the level of
robust thinking that has been undertaken
related to the implications of these policies,
particularly how they inter-relate. Planning for
implementation must provide much more clarity
Overview
on these issues, and on the level of freedom
offered to individual schools.
The Commission was tasked with conducting an 3 Learning environments that are more 'informal'
'audit of change' within the school system. The were welcomed with enthusiasm. Schools want
purpose was to determine the impact of change flexible spaces for a style of learning that is
resulting from current policies and the resources more practical and active, collaborative as well
demanded by such change. A range of as individual, and they want systems for virtual
perspectives was to be sought. These would enable learning. Respondents suggested that
BESA to scope and analyse challenges and then environments like these will have a positive
champion action focused on meeting resource impact because they will enable learning to
needs now and for the future. become more personalised. Designs for new
builds and refurbishment must take account of
Written evidence was submitted in summer 2008 these demands.
from schools, educational suppliers and publishers,
advisers, consultants and key agencies. In early 4 Everyone agreed that technology remains a
autumn, three seminars were held to gather oral priority for development. It was seen as a
evidence and help sift issues and priorities. There primary mechanism for making personalisation
were 239 contributions in total. a reality. However, there are concerns about
adequate access, speed of connections,
updating, security and portability. In addition,
there were reminders about the multiplicity of
roles played by other resources.
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