Curriculum
The latest news and developments on school curriculum, including Ofsted subject reviews, new policy and best-practice advice for your subject
Wednesday
21st Oct 2026
Antisemitism review: what schools need to know
Lucy Powell says ‘change will come’ on antisemitism in schools as she accepts all of the recommendations in Sir David Bell’s review
Oracy has arrived - the challenge now is ensuring a clear way forward
The education secretary has said oracy should be given the same status as reading and writing – this is welcome but we have challenges ahead, says the head of oracy at Oasis School 21
Friday
16th Oct 2026
Ofqual chief warns against ‘undiscriminating’ AI use in schools
Sir Ian Bauckham tells the Confederation of School Trusts’ annual conference that ‘outsourcing’ student thinking to AI is an ‘assault’ on human potential
National curriculum consultation delayed until ‘later this year’
School leaders voice frustration as delay to consultation on study and subject content confirmed
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Thursday
15th Oct 2026
3 ways MATs are using AI to tackle SEND pressures
Multi-academy trusts share how they are using artificial intelligence to support staff working with children who have special educational needs
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Disadvantage gap at GCSE narrows but still above pre-pandemic level
The latest key stage 4 data reveals a marginal uptick in the national average at Attainment 8 and a record proportion of students being identified with SEND
Powell: Oracy will have ‘equal status’ with reading and writing
Education secretary also reiterates the ‘need for change’ with Ofsted inspections, saying school leaders are being ‘penalised or downgraded for doing the right thing for their children’