Curriculum
The latest news and developments on school curriculum, including Ofsted subject reviews, new policy and best-practice advice for your subject
Monday
4th Nov 2024
EYFS: the great play-based learning debate
The function of play in early years is always contentious, writes Julian Grenier, so it’s worth exploring the evidence carefully
Maths anxiety hinders many pupils, say teachers
Maths anxiety is ‘extremely common and incredibly persistent’ and it can extend across generations, expert warns
Thursday
31st Oct 2024
Free instrumental music in ‘jeopardy’ in Scottish schools
EIS teaching union calls on education secretary to offer protection to instrumental music tuition, amid concerns over possible reintroduction of charges
What does the quiet reform of Education Scotland mean for the future?
Scrutiny of Scotland’s education reforms has focused on qualifications and assessment – but what of the equally critical move to split inspection and curriculum development into two new national bodies? Emma Seith explores the issues