Creativity springs eternal 24.06.2011.

Source: The Independent

Controversial reforms to the national curriculum tests for 11 year olds have headed off the threat of a teacher's boycott next year.

A government-appointed review panel recommended scrapping tests in creative writing (because it was felt that teachers drilled their pupils for them)

Instead teachers will assess creative writing throughout the year.



Creativity

is for life and not just for

Christmas, teachers told.