Curriculum
The latest news and developments on school curriculum, including Ofsted subject reviews, new policy and best-practice advice for your subject
Friday
13th Jun 2025
DfE confirms AI used in evidence analysis for curriculum review
Government says the use of artificial intelligence is now ‘common practice’ for large consultations, as school leaders question why the role of AI in the curriculum review was not stated at the start
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How Scottish schools are opening up financial careers to girls
Many girls simply don’t see themselves represented in the financial industry, say these teachers of business management and administration
Wednesday
11th Jun 2025
Ucas pilot aims to improve accuracy of predicted grades
Personalised reports will be given to more than 1,000 schools and colleges to help improve accuracy amid a ‘growing difference between predicted grades and achieved grades’
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How school became more sedentary - and why it matters
In recent years, PE has been squeezed out of school timetables, while breaktimes have grown shorter. What effect is this reduction in physical activity having on students’ health and learning? David Robson investigates
Friday
6th Jun 2025
How to counteract maths anxiety in GCSE students
Tackling anxiety around maths exams starts with systematically building confidence and revision skills from key stage 3 onwards, writes head of maths Stephen Britton
EU scheme ‘could boost language teacher pipeline’
Plan comes as figures suggest language assistant hires have fallen for the first time in five years
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Call for transparency over AI role in curriculum review
The DfE won’t confirm whether AI is being used to analyse 7,000 submissions to the curriculum and assessment review
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