Curriculum
The latest news and developments on school curriculum, including Ofsted subject reviews, new policy and best-practice advice for your subject
Friday
22nd Oct 2021
Educational apps: how to make sure they’re worth it
Before introducing an app into your classroom, you should make sure it passes these three tests, writes Grace Pocock
Do textbooks improve your teaching?
Textbooks fell out of favour in recent years, with many teachers viewing them as restrictive – but now, it seems, they are making a comeback. Why are they growing in popularity? And are they really the enemy of a ‘personalised’ approach to lesson planning? Chris Parr investigates
Thursday
21st Oct 2021
EYFS: How to discuss race and racism with children
Discussions about race and racism need to happen at the start of a child’s educational journey, writes Laura Henry-Allain
Practical learning: why, and how, you should embed it
As research shows the value of practical learning across all subjects, Professor Bill Lucas offers advice on how to make it happen in your school