National Curriculum Board
Interim National Curriculum Board
2008 – 28 May 2009
Interim board, chaired by Professor Barry McGaw, that began developing a national curriculum from kindergarten to Year 12 in English, mathematics, science and history.
How it came into existence
Set up by the Rudd government in early 2008, with members nominated by the Commonwealth, states, territories and the non-government school sectors, as an interim body pending legislation for a national curriculum, assessment and reporting authority.
How it ended
Its work passed to the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority when that authority became operational on 28 May 2009.
- National curriculum development in English, mathematics, science and history
Main functions
- Development of a national curriculum in English, mathematics, science and history
- Preparation of curriculum framing papers and consultation
- Advice to ministers on the shape of the national curriculum
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
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Sources
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