Curriculum
The latest news and developments on school curriculum, including Ofsted subject reviews, new policy and best-practice advice for your subject
Tuesday
8th Oct 2024
Ofsted: Primary school English curricula ‘often weak’
Watchdog’s report raises concerns that some schools fail to ensure that key stage 1 pupils acquire the knowledge they need. Here are 7 of its key findings
It’s time to put talk at the heart of learning
A member of the Oracy Education Commission explains why it is calling for speaking, listening and communication to become integral in every subject in the curriculum
Teachers need subject-specific oracy training, experts urge
Report from Commission on the Future of Oracy Education also calls for a revision of the English language GCSE and a rebalancing of spoken language in the curriculum
Tuesday
1st Oct 2024
6 tips for SQA exams and assessment: photography
Each year, the Scottish Qualifications Authority produces course reports for individual subjects. In this ongoing series, we take one subject at a time and look at some key advice from 2024
How a 3-step process can boost primary maths understanding
It can feel overwhelming to introduce new concepts in maths, writes education lecturer Michelle Windridge, but a stepped approach can help