Curriculum
The latest news and developments on school curriculum, including Ofsted subject reviews, new policy and best-practice advice for your subject
Friday
25th Jun 2021
Northern schools: the truth behind the myths
Claims that the ‘North-South divide’ in student attainment is down to poor school leadership and weak teaching could be used to drive the government’s ‘levelling-up’ agenda. But research suggests such arguments may be flawed – and that the real culprit is long-term economic deprivation. John Morgan reports
PE teachers should face the music and dance
Shimmies and body rolls may not come naturally to some PE teachers, but Phil Mathe believes they should overcome their dance hang-ups and embrace an activity that can be of considerable benefit to students
The OECD report shows that teachers give us hope
When the OECD published its report on Curriculum for Excellence on Monday, one thing stood out – and it was a positive
New OECD report puts CfE exams tension to the test
The OECD review of Curriculum for Excellence warns of a ‘misalignment between CfE’s aspirations and the qualification system’, writes Emma Seith
Wednesday
23rd Jun 2021
We should have shorter holidays - but more of them
Long school summer holidays do not work for teachers or pupils, argues Sammy McHugh
Can video games help to boost PE engagement?
Gamifying PE lessons to mimic online gaming can be a great way to get students excited, says this international leader
Most teachers back climate change direct action lessons
New survey based on findings of more than 600 teachers in primary and secondary schools in England