'Time' needed for curriculum changes

A radical overhaul of the national curriculum in Wales, which has set out what pupils learn for 26 years, has been proposed.

Prof Graham Donaldson wants computer programming and IT in all classes to be as important as literacy and numeracy.

Schools should have more flexibility to teach around a central curriculum.

The results of the independent review have been called "a compelling, exciting and ambitious vision" by the education minister.

Jackie Parker, head teacher of Crickhowell High School, in Powys, said time is needed to apply the changes.