Professor Becky Francis CBE is leading the new government’s review of curriculum and assessment, which has had its interim findings published. Set into motion following the government’s pledges to raise school standards for young people of all backgrounds, the interim report finds the current system is not delivering for every child, especially young people with SEND, or for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Becky has said the research undertaken has given them a “deep understanding” of where the key challenges lie and where efforts to improve the system will see the best result. Currently on secondment from the Education Endowment Foundation, Becky has worked closely with teachers and policy-makers throughout her career to maximise the impact of academic research on the school system.