To support schools and colleges across England in implementing Curriculum 2000, England's Learning and Skills Development Agency worked with more than 40 schools and sixth form and further education (FE) colleges to identify the challenges institutions will likely face when preparing for the second year of advanced-level Curriculum 2000 programs and a new round of year 1 programs. Each institution was also asked to provide the following items: a set of key issues for the next 6-12 months; sample profiles of three students who began their programs in September 2000; and materials demonstrating innovation and good practice. The materials were analyzed, and key issues related to the following aspects of provision were identified: guidance and progression; retention and achievement; standards and assessment; tutoring and mentoring; key skills; planning for Curriculum 2000; resources; timetabling; teaching hours and class size; and student workload, enrichment, and breadth of study. The analysis established that Curriculum 2000 has begun to offer greater choice and flexibility for post-16 learners. However, adoption of Curriculum 2000 is clearly at an early stage, and colleges have adopted a relatively cautious approach to it. (Six case studies, profiles of learners at schools and sixth form and FE colleges, and 18 useful resources are included.) (MN)