National Curriculum in relation to the overriding purpose of the current education system

  Critically review the National Curriculum in relation to the overriding purpose of the current education system. The essay will: • Identify how the curriculum supports progressive levels of understanding and knowledge for learners • Compare the purpose of the National Curriculum (DfE, 2014) with other curricula studied within the module, such as a moral, pastoral, creative curriculum, or a curriculum from an alternate global context. • Reflect on, and critique how the societal expectations have influenced the purpose and structure of the chosen curriculum. • Identify how this curriculum can impact on the learner’s purpose for society.