Friday
Curriculum and assessment review: schools sector has its say
In response to the review’s call for evidence, sector organisations recommend changes to assessments and the scrapping of performance measures
ASCL calls for GCSEs to be spread over two years
Curriculum and assessment review submission sees union call for new literacy and numeracy assessments
How schools can crack project-based learning
Plans for all senior students to undertake a project were recently rejected by the Scottish government, but it name-checked several organisations that had impressed with their interdisciplinary work. Emma Seith speaks to one of them
AQA says curriculum must be ‘updated and slimmed down’
Exam board also talks up high-stakes end-of-year exams as a way of assessing students efficiently and fairly
Wednesday
Heads’ leaders call for primary tests to be scrapped
The multiplication tables check and phonics screening check are ‘unnecessary’, the NAHT tells the government’s review of curriculum and assessment
Science teachers call for reform of ‘overloaded’ curriculum
Subject experts call on curriculum review to ensure science learning reflects students’ interests in sustainability and climate change
Thursday
Music tuition is a success story in Scotland - so why is it in danger?
A political solution is essential as Scottish councils seek cuts to music, says Alastair Orr
CfE review ‘must make clear what pupils need to know at each stage’
Replacement of CfE’s ‘experiences and outcomes’ is recommended, but Education Scotland research says level of prescribed learning could vary by subject and sector
Let’s make more time for play in the school day
If we want to improve wellbeing among young people of all ages, we should ensure school gives them a chance to explore, create and have fun with one another, says Anne Longfield
