Background to Curriculum Reform
The NSW Curriculum Review was informed by two extensive rounds of public consultation, education research and lessons from the experiences of other jurisdictions in Australia and internationally.
The final report of the NSW Curriculum Review, written by Professor Geoff Master's, was released on 23 June 2020.
Development of K–12 syllabuses
The NSW Government has asked NESA to develop more than 200 new syllabuses between 2021 and 2027. NESA has streamlined the existing syllabus development process to meet the government-mandated timelines. This includes processes for prioritisation, development and approval of syllabuses.
Phases of the syllabus development process
The K–12 syllabus development process is divided into four phases:
- Writing
- Consultation
- Approval
- Preparation and implementation.
Guiding principles
As part of the syllabus development and implementation process, NESA has been consulting widely with education stakeholders from all sectors and the broader community.
The new K–12 syllabus development process is guided by the following principles:
- transparency
- quality assurance
- clear governance structures
- alignment with the Australian Curriculum (where relevant)
- research and/or evidence
- use of experts and consideration of multiple perspectives (where relevant).
Visit the NESA website for more information.