The article examines the three proposals put forward by the Schools Council for Curriculum and Examinations to change the examination structure for school leavers in Great Britain: the 16-plus examination, the Certificate of Extended Education, and the 18-plus examination. (MW)

Argues for effective self-review by science departments as a powerful tool for improving the learning environment. Recommends a variety of possible self-review methods to obtain a balance between consolidation and innovation. (DDR)

The paper explains the role of the Schools Council for the Curriculum and Examinations and how it functions in relation to the education system, discusses areas of reform, and presents a brief review of the Schools Councils proposals for a new examination structure. (MW)

Article examines the processes of forming and implementing the British physical education (PE) national curriculum and presents the essential elements of the curriculum, discussing the effects of the national curriculum on British PE to date, and noting possible implications for PE in the United States. (SM)

This article describes the development of an outcomes-based curriculum for students (ages 2-16) with a range of learning disabilities in a British special school created recently after the amalgamation of three smaller schools. The new curriculum has resulted in positive feedback from teachers, parents, and students. (Contains 5 references.) (CR)

This discussion considers implications of the British National Curriculum for young students with multiple sensory impairments, suggesting that "disapplication" is preferable, to allow emphasis on basic skills, followed by application of a modified curriculum at a later stage in the child's schooling. (DB)

School standards and the educational objectives of Great Britain's schools for students up to age 16 are the major focus of this speech. Changes needed in the curriculum and in the 16+ examination system to achieve higher academic standards are examined. How to keep high-quality teachers is also discussed. (RM)

Four comments are made on the speech given by the British Secretary of State for Education and Science in which he urged that changes be made in the curriculum and in the 16+ examination system in order to achieve higher school standards. (RM)

This article summarizes and evaluates changes in the British national curriculum resulting from the Dearing review, with special emphasis on effects on students with special needs. Major issues and changes in each subject area are identified. The article sees increased accessibility for students with disabilities but remaining problems in some…

Britain's Further Education Unit (FEU) has been working with numerous individuals and organizations in the further education (FE) sector to develop a common framework for post-14 education and training throughout the nation for the 21st century. The framework proposed by FEU provides for all achievement and awards in FE programs to be described in…

This volume contains papers submitted to the 11th Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES), held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 14-17 May 2013, and papers submitted to the 1st International Distance Partner Conference, organized by the International Research Centre "Scientific Cooperation,"…