Curriculum
The latest news and developments on school curriculum, including Ofsted subject reviews, new policy and best-practice advice for your subject
Thursday
3rd Jun 2021
We can’t forget about physical skills in EYFS
Physical development is vital in early years – and we must make sure that we get it right, says Dr Julian Grenier
Long read: The importance of community engagement
With international schools increasingly focused on community engagement, Dan Worth looks at how to make the most of it
Wednesday
19th May 2021
How extending playtime can help children after lockdown
In the ‘catch-up’ fever, some schools are reducing playtime – but they’re denying children a crucial experience, says Claire Boyd
Why the proposed changes to MFL get it all wrong
A DfE panel has proposed changes to languages at GCSE but has something been lost in translation?
Friday
14th May 2021
How to safeguard with cultural sensitivities in mind
Promoting safeguarding can be a challenge for international schools with pupils from different cultures
How daily exercise can make your whole school happier
Pastoral support officer Rahi Popat wanted to boost the wellbeing of students and staff, so he instigated a whole-school fitness regime that aims to harness the power of exercise as a preventative tool to ward off mental health issues – with notable improvements in behaviour, attendance and overall happiness