England's schools may replace exam focus with life skills
A landmark government review calls for radical transformation of England's curriculum, prioritising financial literacy, mental health and digital skills over relentless exam preparation.
Category : Search result: decolonise curriculum
Labour's GCSE overhaul sparks 'dumbing down' row
The Labour Party faces fierce criticism over plans to scrap rigorous GCSE reforms, with opponents warning of 'educational vandalism' and a return to 'Mickey Mouse' qualifications that could undermine academic standards across Britain.
Parents get legal right to see sex education materials
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
NZ scraps mandatory Māori culture teaching in schools
The New Zealand government has abolished mandatory Māori cultural education in classrooms, triggering heated discussions about national identity and educational priorities.
Syrian refugees flee Denmark over gender education fears
A Syrian refugee family makes the shocking decision to return to their war-torn homeland rather than risk their children being exposed to gender transition education in Danish schools, sparking intense debate about immigration and educational values.
Mark Rylance backs controversial white poppy movement
Dunkirk actor Mark Rylance ignites controversy by backing the white poppy movement, calling to 'decolonise' Remembrance Sunday ceremonies in Britain.
Conservative Networks Reshaping UK University Ideology
An investigation reveals how well-funded conservative centres are systematically transforming academic discourse and curriculum development within UK universities, raising concerns about academic freedom and institutional independence.
Australian students studied wrong Caesar in exam blunder
Thousands of Australian students faced the wrong Shakespeare text in their final English exam, raising serious questions about educational oversight and assessment integrity.
Roman ruler mix-up stuns Queensland exam students
Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.
Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam
Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.
Queensland schools taught wrong Caesar topic
A significant curriculum error has been uncovered in Queensland high schools, where students studied the wrong Roman leader for months due to a major administrative oversight.
Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.
Shakespeare: Teach internet nonsense, not my old rubbish
Stephen Collins' brilliant cartoon imagines Shakespeare dismissing his own work as outdated while urging digital literacy against modern online misinformation.
Black British History's National Awakening
From classroom curricula to public memorials, Black British history is experiencing a remarkable renaissance. Discover how decades of activism are transforming how Britain remembers its past.
Myanmar junta forces Chinese language in schools
In a controversial move, Myanmar's military regime is compelling schools to implement Chinese language instruction, raising concerns about Beijing's growing influence and the erosion of local educational autonomy.
Labour's education reforms face Blunkett warning
Former Education Secretary David Blunkett warns Labour's ambitious education reforms must withstand political pressure as Bridget Phillipson prepares sweeping changes to curriculum and school day.
Labour pledges STEM focus in schools transformation
Bridget Phillipson announces Labour's ambitious plan to transform UK education with STEM focus, criticising current government's approach and promising comprehensive reform.
Labour unveils ambitious education reform plan
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on teacher recruitment, curriculum overhaul, and extended school days.
Labour plans radical education system overhaul
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils Labour's ambitious plan to overhaul school curriculum, assessment methods, and classroom technology in preparation for government.
School history 'minimises women's role', report finds
A major new study finds that women's pivotal roles in history are being systematically minimised in UK classrooms, with lessons overwhelmingly focused on male figures and narratives.
UK Schools Failing Financial Education, Experts Warn
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking postcode lottery in financial education, leaving a generation unprepared for economic realities. Experts demand urgent curriculum reform.
Victoria's exam chaos: Students must retake tests after breach
Exclusive: Thousands of Victorian VCE students face exam turmoil as a significant security breach forces the retaking of crucial English and business tests, sparking outrage among parents and educators.
School in 'brainwashing' row over book on white skin
A secondary school in Bicester faces parental fury after assigning a book to Year 9 pupils that claims 'white skin' is associated with privilege and oppression, sparking accusations of ideological indoctrination.
Dad's Viral Maths Homework Fail Stumps The Internet
A frustrated father's plea for help with his six-year-old's 'impossible' maths homework has sparked sympathy and laughter online, as parents everywhere relate to the struggle of the new curriculum.
Labour's Legal Guarantee for Parents on School Curriculum
Labour's Bridget Phillipson unveils plan for legal 'parental guarantee' on school curriculum transparency, aiming to rebuild trust and drive up standards in education.
UK Art Teachers Divided by Generational Teaching Methods
An exclusive Guardian investigation reveals a growing generational rift in UK art education. Discover how teaching methods, digital skills, and classroom dynamics are splitting staffrooms. Are you an art teacher? Share your story.
Black Indigenous Circus Dismantles Colonial Legacy in UK Tour
The groundbreaking Black Indigenous Circus, now in a UK tour, is using breathtaking acrobatics and powerful storytelling to reclaim cultural narratives and challenge historical stereotypes, starting with a landmark show in Philadelphia.
Labour's Education Revolution: New Plan for UK Schools
Labour's Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell announce comprehensive education reforms focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and mental health support to prepare children for future challenges.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson unveils education system overhaul
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces Labour's radical plan to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum reform, teacher recruitment, and breaking down class barriers.
Supreme Court overturns Belfast school's LGBT ban
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a Belfast primary school's ban on teaching about same-sex parents was unlawful discrimination, in a landmark victory for LGBTQ+ rights in Northern Irish education.
Page 2 of 3