National Curriculum News

The debate of whether or not Year 6 children should sit SATs has stretched out for over a decade. It doesn’t matter what side of the fence you’re on, everyone involved in the debate always has…

The debate of whether or not Year 6 children should sit SATs has stretched out for over a decade. It doesn’t matter what side of the fence you’re on, everyone involved in the debate always has…

As schools stay shut, Judith Woods talks to parents struggling to cope and experts who fear long-term consequences By Judith Woods 25th April 2020 Homeschooling is a challenge for many parents. But…

Follow our advice for a happy home during the school closures. You can do this! This is probably going to be the most complicated time for most of us to juggle family life. Not only will your…

Long-term lifestyle changes are better than dieting, and this long-term approach is also the case for  children revising for exams. Let’s start this blog off by saying happy new year! January is…

When I was asked to advise the government three years ago on the new maths curriculum, I was hoping for a return to more traditional teaching methods – and to a time when we used to lead the world…

In primary school, when a child is first developing an understanding of mathematics, I believe a structured emphasis on learning the foundational skills is key. Without a thorough understanding of…

The way in which mathematics is taught to children has been the subject of much debate in recent years, with many parents raising concerns about the teaching methods in UK schools. The new maths…

Parents often comment on how they have either forgotten the maths they learnt at school, or they did not learn maths the way their children are now taught in school. They have said that maths scares…