(Call for Views closes 16 March 2012)

http://royalsociety.org/education/policy/vision

"The Royal Society, the UK’s National Academy of Science, is undertaking an ambitious new project to set out an evidence-based vision for a future world-class, high-performing 5-19 education system, particularly with respect to science and mathematics.

Using international comparisons, the ‘Vision for science and mathematics education 5-19’ project will help ensure ... a scientifically and mathematically literate population as well as sufficient numbers of scientists and mathematicians to help solve the many challenges the world will face in the coming decades. It will take a fresh approach to tackling concerns widely held or expressed by governments, employers and the science and mathematics communities about the ... future economic competitiveness and individuals’ future prospects.

Five specific areas for inquiry have been identified, all of which are essential considerations for establishing and sustaining a high-performing and well-respected science and mathematics education system:

• teachers (and the wider workforce)

• leadership and ethos

• skills, curriculum and assessment

• infrastructure

• accountability

This Call for Views covers each of these areas. We would welcome views and evidence from all organisations and individuals, particularly from those with educational expertise and an especial interest in improving science and mathematics education."

http://royalsociety.org/education/policy/vision