Policy paper

Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report: government response

The government’s response to the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England.

Applies to England

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Background

In July 2024, the government commissioned Professor Becky Francis CBE to convene and chair a panel of experts to conduct the Curriculum and Assessment Review.

The government has considered the Review’s recommendations and responded with a plan to secure an excellent education for every child and young person, raising aspirations and building a world-leading curriculum, assessment and qualifications system for all.

Government response

This policy paper forms the government response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report.

Progress 8 and Attainment 8 – an explanation of the proposed improved model

This ‘explainer’ sets out the government’s proposal for the development of Progress 8 and Attainment 8. We will consult in due course.

Alternative formats

The government response is available in:

  • Easy Read
  • Braille
  • British Sign Language

Easy Read

The Easy Read guide summarises the key points from the government’s response to the Final Report for people with learning difficulties or low literacy.

Braille

Email curriculum-assessment.review@education.gov.uk to request a Braille version in the form of a:

  • .dxb file if you have .dxb software
  • hard copy if you do not have .dxb software

British Sign Language

Executive summary

Curriculum and Assessment Review government response: executive summary (BSL, audio and subtitles version)

Full government response

Curriculum and Assessment Review government response: full report (BSL version)

Updates to this page

Published 5 November 2025
Last updated 7 November 2025 show all updates
  1. We have added an Easy Read guide to the government's response to the final report for people with learning difficulties or low literacy.

  2. First published.

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