Memorandum submitted by the Royal Society
of Chemistry
The Royal Society of Chemistry is the largest
organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences. Supported
by a network of over 43,000 members worldwide and an internationally
acclaimed publishing business, our activities span education and
training, conferences and science policy, and the promotion of
the chemical sciences to the public.
The issues raised in the inquiry would be of
concern should the development of a Science Diploma be agreed.
We would be particularly concerned that those currently charged
with developing Diplomas may not have sufficient experience of
curriculum development and we strongly recommend that the developers
be required to consult with recognised curriculum developers in
the field as part of their remit.
In March 2006 we wrote to the Parliamentary
Under Secretary of State for Schools outlining our views on a
Diploma for Science. Attached is a copy of the letter.[2]
January 2007
2 Not printed. Back
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