Here we go again. A new government has vowed to shake up what is taught in schools. A feminist professor, Becky Francis, has been appointed to ‘breathe new life’ into an ‘outdated’ curriculum and a new education secretary wants to stamp her mark on the system. It is worth noting here that England has been…
The last government in its dying months published guidance for the teaching of Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) in schools. It was prompted by stories of inappropriate materials being used, ‘sexuality’ being taught to youngsters and gender ideology being promoted in the classroom. It set down ages at which children should be taught particular…
An education expert and former government adviser has blasted a video that has been shown to primary school children. The short, animated CGI 3D film made available by ‘teachers resource’ company The Literacy Shed depicts a frightening, post-apocalyptic world with violent scenes. Dr Stephen Curran said the 8min 30sec film called ‘Ruin’ was inappropriate for…
It is easy to criticise and pick faults with our education system because we all have thoughts about how it should be run and how children should be taught. But praise must also be issued when the system improves. And that has happened. A quiet revolution has been taking place since the coalition Government took…
Tony Blair has a cheek by saying A Levels and GCSEs should be scrapped. He was responsible for eroding the standards in schools, so perhaps his latest foray into education policy is his plan to finish the job he began as Prime Minister? He should pipe down. The former PM wants exams replaced with assessments.…