The final volume of four, the authors, all specialists in the areas of the curriculum, consider how the concerns of ethnic groups may be addressed within the framework of the National Curriculum. Despite the indecision surrounding the structure, content, pedagogy and assessment of many components of the primary school curriculum, it remains that the multicultural nature of the population and of schools will develop. These developments and their educational implications must be considered if the educational system is to respond adequately.

Part 1 Educational Equality and Cultural Pluralism in Primary Education - Cross-Curricular Perspectives: Cultural Diversity in Primary Schools - Its Nature, Extent and Cross-curricular Implications - G K Verma. Part 2 National Curriculum Cross-curricular Themes: Economic and Industrial Understanding - M Harrison and D Rainey; Careers Education and Guidance: Pastoral Care and Career Needs - J Jolliffe and P Jhingan; Health Education - J Bennett and P Pumfrey. Part 3 Other Cross-curricular Dimensions: Personal and Social Education - K Mallick; Gender Issues - V Millman and S Shipton; The Multicultural Dimension in the Primary National Curriculum - R Grinter; Children with Special Educational Needs - T Cline; The European Dimension - D Rainey; Information Technology IT: Using Computers as a Tool - M Harrison. Appendix 1: The Race Relations Act and Education - G K Verma and P Merchant.