Cambridge Don fixes the History Curriculum and solves our literacy problems in a single swoop

There is a really interesting article about the development of litercy skills and essay writing attached to this link.  Cambridge don sets out historic events pupils must learn  I can see and sympathise with the argument, and it is clear that we do have to address how we improve students' literacy.  Expecially so in the face of new technology; it is difficult to persuade students of the joy in writing when they are desperate to play on their X-boxes.  The problem goes way beyond teachers drilling students for exams.

However, I do wonder what Professor David Abulafia has included in his 31 key events in British history that all students should know. I hope he's included 1320 - The Scottish Declaration of Independence which was signed at Arbroath Abbey.  It would be a glaring omission if it's not there.  Or is that just my opinion?