Curriculum

The latest news and developments on school curriculum, including Ofsted subject reviews, new policy and best-practice advice for your subject

Tuesday

28th Jan 2025

The power of schools collaborating from cradle to career
The South Solihull Partnership comprises 11 schools, from infants to secondary – both academies and maintained. Headteacher Tom Beveridge explains what it has achieved
Lightbulb jigsaw

Thursday

23rd Jan 2025

Getting maths curriculum right ‘needs wisdom of the entire system’
The ‘vagueness’ of the current maths curriculum must be addressed, says the Scottish government’s specialist adviser – but he has no plans for ‘sweeping’ changes to content
Group of owls on a branch

Wednesday

22nd Jan 2025

The struggle for curriculum control - and how it impacts teachers
England is just the latest example of a government using curriculum change to make its mark on education, but things rarely go to plan for anyone involved, explains Professor Mark Priestley
The struggle for curriculum control - and how it impacts teachers
Tackling teacher retention is about more than just money
The executive director of education for the Church of England explains why it has launched two courses aimed at helping teachers and leaders to flourish
Teacher retention must move beyond money - and onto something deeper

Tuesday

21st Jan 2025

Why the ‘human capital theory’ era of education is over
In a century facing complex and profound challenges, we need to evolve our thinking on what education is for – including how we value educators and the young people they work with
Why the Human Capital Theory era of education is over

Monday

20th Jan 2025

Call for ‘content clarity’ in Scottish curriculum
All pupils in Scotland should experience the same knowledge, skills and experiences ‘regardless of the school they attend’, argues a new paper
Call for improved ‘content clarity’ in Scottish curriculum

Thursday

16th Jan 2025

Free swimming lessons essential in all primary schools, minister told
Concerns raised over number of pupils leaving Scottish primary schools unable to swim, with sport minister unable to provide any figures
Free swimming lessons essential in all primary schools, minister told

Wednesday

15th Jan 2025

Why the curriculum review must consider its international impact
Thousands of parents choose international schools delivering the English curriculum because of its quality and rigour – a reality that must not be overlooked, says Cobis CEO Colin Bell
Sewing a Made in Great Britain clothing tag

Friday

10th Jan 2025

Could Scholar become a ‘pocket tutor’ for Scottish students?
Online learning platform Scholar is celebrating 25 years – Emma Seith speaks to its director about the possibilities that AI is opening up and why she would like the platform to be free for all
Student learning online

Tuesday

7th Jan 2025

Why primary maths needs more cross-curricular activities
Exploring maths in purely an abstract way risks leaving pupils uninspired and unaware of the subject’s real-world uses, writes Hannah Crosby
Why primary maths needs more cross-curricular activities

Monday

6th Jan 2025

‘Less vital’ curriculum areas to be ‘combed back’, says Francis
The lead on the government’s review of curriculum and assessment also expresses frustration that it can’t fully consider emerging digital technologies that are still relatively ‘untested’

Becky Francis
10 ways to ‘future proof’ Scottish education
The Royal Society of Edinburgh publishes a wish list of changes for Scotland’s schools system, saying an ‘optimal’ model of education could be achieved by 2050
Scottish overhaul