Friday
Becky Francis: What the curriculum and assessment review will and won’t do
Writing exclusively for 91¶¶Òõ, Professor Becky Francis explains how she will approach leading the curriculum and assessment review
DfE reveals curriculum and assessment review panel members
The panel supporting Professor Becky Francis’ government curriculum and assessment review has been unveiled
Monday
How school debating can have ‘life-changing’ impact
Every school should provide debating, says teacher Robbie McDonald, who has seen it fuel not only students’ confidence but also social mobility
5 ways schools should approach critical thinking to spot fake news
If Labour is to ensure the curriculum can equip pupils with critical thinking tools, the approach for schools should look something like this, argues Bernard Andrews
Wednesday
Why the drive to reduce exams in Scotland is foundering
As secondary schools wait for clarity on the future of assessment and the senior phase more generally, it appears that change will be less bold than many had hoped
Students pick ‘narrower range’ of A-level subjects
The arts and humanities are suffering, and students are more likely to choose A levels from the same subject group, a report finds
