Curriculum

The subject is vital and right to be prioritised, says English specialist Zoe Enser, but it is still given too much time on the curriculum

Careers guidance needs to be targeted at students who are not getting it from their families, says Speakers for Schools report

The ability to communicate is rightly in the spotlight, writes David Tuck, but some schools are already equipping their students with these vital skills

Schools should have a clear and regular focus on how their curriculum links to careers to help boost life outcomes for young people, says Oli De Botton

Each year, the Scottish Qualifications Authority produces course reports for individual subjects. In this ongoing series, we take one subject at a time and look at some key advice from 2024

Spirits were high as Scottish PE teachers gathered in Larbert but, even now that it is behind only English and maths in Higher uptake, the subject still feels it is fighting to be recognised

Some of those leading the movement to end slavery were Scottish – but Scots were also among the wealthiest slave owners, Humza Yousaf tells Parliament

The author of a study showing that pupils in schools with longer days perform better outlines his key findings, but says further research is needed into how additional hours are being spent

Researchers say understanding the concept of working memory is crucial. But to make a difference in schools, better training, screening, assessments and curricular design are needed, finds Holly Korbey

Ofsted has released an early years research report that focuses on what progress looks like for EYFS children in the four specific areas of learning

Watchdog’s report raises concerns that some schools fail to ensure that key stage 1 pupils acquire the knowledge they need. Here are 7 of its key findings

A member of the Oracy Education Commission explains why it is calling for speaking, listening and communication to become integral in every subject in the curriculum