Report (commissioned for the Committee of Inquiry). Chap 1, overview; Chap 2, Curriculum of primary-sr. secondary; Chap 3, certification; Chap 5, Community Participation; Chap 6, Special Groups.

- Report of the Committee of Inquiry into Education in Western Australia, chaired by Mr Kim E. Beazley.
Examines 14 wide-reaching terms of reference concerning: the nature and relevance of the secondary education curriculum; certification and tertiary selection procedures; issues regarding attracting and retaining teaching staff; community participation in schooling; and the extent to which schools cater for various 'special groups' of students.

- Contains 272 recommendations.

- Proposes major changes to the lower and upper secondary curriculums, including the introduction of seven broad curriculum components, a unit approach, greater breadth and flexibility, and greater emphasis on vocational and life skills.

- Proposes a new curriculum structure for courses in Years 11 and 12, as well as changes to the certification of student achievement procedures.

- Places an emphasis on examining issues relating to secondary education, however, also examines, and makes several recommendations with respect to, primary and TAFE education.