A leading Oxford science think-tank has warned that if the government does not heed the Cambridge Primary Review, it could squander the future crop of scientists.
Dr Charles Pasternak, director of the Oxford International Biomedical Centre is backing his Cambridge peers in demanding a broader curriculum with a stronger emphasis on the sciences.
"The recent study written by Professor Robin Alexander is to be welcomed," says Pasternak, "as it introduces yet another reason for the present failure. It is certainly worth while following up this research.
"The scientists and cures of tomorrow rely on the children in the classrooms of today. Insufficient science teachers in the state sector who are themselves not enthused is hardly a benchmark."
Pasternak's charity, the Oxford International Biomedical Centre (OIBC), holds annual Science Symposiums for school children throughout Oxford, in the hope of broadening their scientific education.
"Today's youngsters are not as enthused with science as they used to be," says Pasternak, "biology may be holding up relatively well, but physics and chemistry are not. This needs to change."
The next OIBC Symposium will take place on Wednesday 4th March 2009 at St Edward's School, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN
Oxford International Biomedical Centre
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