Curriculum
The latest news and developments on school curriculum, including Ofsted subject reviews, new policy and best-practice advice for your subject
Yesterday
16th May 2024
Sex education: the RSE teaching age limits schools need to know
New proposals specifying age limits for when certain topics cannot be taught in either primary or secondary settings may require schools to rethink their curricula
Why maths curricula must evolve for the ‘computational age’
Technologist Conrad Wolfram posits an overhaul of how we teach maths, arguing for a syllabus that integrates computation and AI
Tuesday
14th May 2024
The new curriculum challenges shared by Scotland and Wales
In the first of two articles, Lucy Crehan looks at why Wales must learn from Scotland about potential pitfalls of adopting a new curricular approach
Cuts to school learning hours ‘not acceptable’ and will be blocked
As Falkirk Council proposes reducing learning hours in its schools, the Scottish government warns councils that it will mandate minimum teaching time for pupils if necessary
Tuesday
30th Apr 2024
4 ways to explore Eurovision in geography
The quasi-European festival of glitter and glam returns this month, bringing interesting perspectives for young geographers to consider
Scottish school leaders’ view on the future of assessment
Bold decisions and trust in teachers are essential if exams reform is to succeed, say the general secretary and president of School Leaders Scotland
Holocaust education: Understanding sources of (mis)information
A survey by the UCL Centre for Holocaust Education aims to uncover how students are learning about the subject and provide guidance to teachers on tackling misinformation and misunderstandings