Curriculum
The latest news and developments on school curriculum, including Ofsted subject reviews, new policy and best-practice advice for your subject
Sunday
21st Jan 2024
How we closed our GCSE gender gap
Narrowing the attainment gap between girls and boys at GCSE requires a subject-specific approach, says history teacher Emma Smith
10 questions with... Simon Connell
The CEO reflects on his own school years, recalls the reason why he moved into education, and sets out his argument for changing the system to improve the school journey for more children
Tuesday
16th Jan 2024
How are schools teaching the legacy of empire?
A new research project is seeking insights from schools on how they teach pupils about the British Empire and its impact on the country in the present day
30,000 top maths pupils ‘disappear’ at secondary school
Half of primary schools’ top-attaining maths pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds fail to get a grade 7 or higher in the subject at GCSE, research warns
Let’s stop talented pupils from giving up on maths
High-attaining maths pupils often lose interest in the subject when they start secondary – so a new charity plans to work with schools to keep their enthusiasm alive
Thursday
4th Jan 2024
5 key points when teaching ‘difficult’ history
Shying away from or glossing over uncomfortable events from the past when teaching history would do a disservice to pupils, says Paul Hamilton
EYFS: How to put talk at the heart of your setting
More children are entering school needing support with language, says Helen Pinnington, but there are some simple changes you can make to help
Digital GCSEs: How Pearson Edexcel will use them from 2025
Pearson’s Hayley White explains why the organisation is pushing ahead with plans for more digital exams from 2025 – and addresses some common questions teachers and leaders may have