Curriculum

The latest news and developments on school curriculum, including Ofsted subject reviews, new policy and best-practice advice for your subject

Thursday

13th Jun 2024

Consistency and oversight needed in tutoring
Following new government guidance recognising the growing role of tutoring in schools, this principal says it is time the market was better regulated
Tutoring archery

Wednesday

12th Jun 2024

Most bullying in secondary ‘linked to sexuality or gender’
School leaders believe their staff need ‘increased confidence’ in handling bullying incidents, according to a DfE-funded report
Schools should be supported to diversify curriculum, DfE funded study says.

Monday

10th Jun 2024

Scottish curricular reform is happening from the ground up
The author of the landmark 2022 Muir report on education reform in Scotland says that, with the right conditions in place, Scottish headteachers are ready to drive reform
Flowers growing

Sunday

9th Jun 2024

How classroom stories can help to heal trauma
The healing power of storytelling for mental health is well established, writes author and teacher Catherine Bruton – so let’s bring it back to classrooms
Classroom stories

Friday

7th Jun 2024

Taskmaster Education: Eggs, bananas, life lessons and learning
Creator and co-host of Taskmaster, Alex Horne, tells Tes why bringing the format to schools works so well – and why he and The Horne Section are thrilled to be hosting the Tes Awards 2024
Taskmaster Education: Eggs, bananas, life lessons and learning

Thursday

6th Jun 2024

Scotland’s education bill must provide fresh impetus for reform
Movement towards new Scottish qualifications and inspection bodies is welcome, says EIS general secretary – but teachers will be looking for signs changes are ‘meaningful’
Butterfly

Wednesday

5th Jun 2024

New education bill sets date for SQA replacement - and reveals its name
Milestone for Scottish education reform with confirmation of new qualifications agency, including ‘central’ role for teachers and students, and an independent inspection body
Exams: International Baccalaureate 2023 results

Tuesday

4th Jun 2024

Home economics teachers struggling with ‘relentless’ workload
With home economics mostly staffed by female teachers and often lacking support, an EIS survey reflects concerns that an unfair burden is being put on women
Home economics teachers struggling with ‘relentless’ workload
Pupil enjoyment of writing falls to ‘unprecedented low’
Children need more ‘meaningful opportunities’ to enjoy the creative elements of writing, charity urges
Typewriter The End

Monday

3rd Jun 2024

Why we must inspire students to study English beyond A level
From Chaucer to Taylor Swift, the study of English at university is far broader than students realise – and teachers can play a key role in making them aware of this, say these academics
Taylor Swift Austin

Saturday

1st Jun 2024

‘Struggling’ science teachers can’t afford to run practical lessons
Schools are increasingly reporting being unable to afford the chemicals and equipment needed for practical work, warns the Royal Society of Chemistry
‘Struggling’ science teachers can’t afford to run practical lessons

Tuesday

28th May 2024

The case for outdoor schools becoming ‘pivotal’ to Scottish education
A new group is pushing for direct funding of outdoor primary schools open to all children in Scotland, ‘without the burden of high private school fees’
The case for outdoor schools becoming ‘pivotal’ to Scottish education