After four years of the National Curriculum, much comment and criticism has emerged with teachers in a constant state of flux as changes are continually being implemented. From the Right and from the government it has been attacked as representing the work of primarily the education establishment. The National Curriculum Council has been at the forefront - the scapegoat for over-ambition, over-design and assessment over the top. The contributors to this book aim to provide different viewpoints and experiences to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses, the gains and losses and so provide an informed view on the way forward. The text should be of interest to those involved in education and the National Curriculum, primary and secondary teacher educators, policy makers and educational administrators.