The Curriculum Committee need to acquire a meaningful understanding of the curriculum. They need to ensure:

(a) the curriculum offered is 'balanced and broadly based' and meets all statutory requirements
(b) the curriculum meets the needs of all pupils in the school
(c) the curriculum promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school
(d) the curriculum prepares pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life
(e) the National Curriculum subjects listed below are taught to all pupils: English; Mathematics; Science; Information & Communication Technology (ICT); Design Technology; History; Geography; Art; Music; Physical Education (PE); Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE) & Citizenship
(f) there is religious education and collective worship for all pupils at the school, except those whose parents have chosen to withdraw them
(g) testing and assessment is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements
(h) the necessary curriculum information is made available to parents and others and that the annual report must cover any important changes made to the curriculum during the year.

The committee will need to determine (in consultation with the staff) what to recommend to the governing body in relation to curriculum and pastoral arrangements. Such areas will include:
- shape of school day
- scrutiny of SATs
- learning support and Code of Practice
- collective worship arrangements
- policies (sex education, IT, Equal Opportunities, RE & Worship, behaviour, various subjects, etc.)

Committee members may find it useful to take a special interest in particular subject areas, visiting lessons and becoming involved in new developments with the staff concerned. In such a way supportive relationships can be developed.

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