"Chris Puttick"
Surely you mean superior? And it's worst among ex-teachers who've achieved LEA status
Hmm, I won't take that personally even if it was meant that way. I am still a practising teacher p/t as well as a KS3 consultant. If I do come across as superior then I apologise. I just don't swallow other people's beliefs without asking questions and discussing them.
To be honest, as anyone who's worked with me will tell you, I have an opinion on pretty much everything, and can normally argue a case for or against it! I believe however that any such curriculum development will have to be seen as emanating from teachers (if nothing else because otherwise the unions will never back it), regardless of who else is involved.
I agree with this but there has to be people with decision making power onside as well. -- Colin McQueen