Proposed Statutory Guidance on RE

The Religious Education Network has written  ‘Proposed Statutory Guidance on RE’ which it has sent to the Review Panel on the National Curriculum and Assessment. A copy of the proposed guidance can be found here

Educational Trends for 2024

In 2024, several key educational trends emerged in the UK: – Integration of Technology: There was an increased emphasis on leveraging technology in teaching and learning, with a focus on AI-powered tools to enhance educational experiences; more information can...

Teacher Workload and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Throughout 2024, the UK government focused on addressing teacher workload. A taskforce was established to explore how AI could assist in reducing routine tasks, thereby allowing teachers to dedicate more time to complex areas of teaching. Initiatives included a...

Rise in Home Schooling

There has been a notable increase in home schooling across the UK. Factors contributing to this trend included traditional schools’ challenges in supporting students with mental health issues and special educational needs. The COVID-19 pandemic further...

Scottish Examination Reforms

This month, the Scottish Government decided to retain formal exams for 15 and 16-year-olds, diverging from earlier proposals to abolish them. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth announced that while traditional exams would continue, certain practical subjects would see...