Curriculum
The latest news and developments on school curriculum, including Ofsted subject reviews, new policy and best-practice advice for your subject
Monday
21st Oct 2024
Maths anxiety ‘significantly’ more common for disadvantaged pupils
Disadvantaged Year 6 pupils nearly four times more likely to say new maths concepts make them nervous, research finds
5,000 schools to play non-contact rugby under plan to grow the sport
Change comes amid fears over players’ welfare – but full-contact rugby union should be offered for under-15s and up, says review led by MAT chief
Why schools would benefit from fewer English lessons
The subject is vital and right to be prioritised, says English specialist Zoe Enser, but it is still given too much time on the curriculum
Tuesday
15th Oct 2024
How some schools are already getting oracy right
The ability to communicate is rightly in the spotlight, writes David Tuck, but some schools are already equipping their students with these vital skills
Let’s link learning to career opportunities throughout school
Schools should have a clear and regular focus on how their curriculum links to careers to help boost life outcomes for young people, says Oli De Botton
Thursday
10th Oct 2024
Former FM calls for schools to confront Scotland’s colonial past
Some of those leading the movement to end slavery were Scottish – but Scots were also among the wealthiest slave owners, Humza Yousaf tells Parliament
Longer school days improve students’ grades - sort of
The author of a study showing that pupils in schools with longer days perform better outlines his key findings, but says further research is needed into how additional hours are being spent