The DfE’s Curriculum and Assessment Review and the government’s response promise a “world-class curriculum for all” by 2028. There are wins: climate and sustainability named, oracy and media literacy pushed forward, and EBacc losing its grip. But there are gaps that matter.
Month: November 2025
Curriculum Reform, Climate Literacy & Safeguarding: Decolonising What We Teach (and Why) in Light of the DfE Review
The Department for Education's Curriculum and Assessment Review outlines potential educational reforms by 2028. While improvements are noted, significant gaps remain in curriculum time and assessment for climate education. Action steps for school leaders to mitigate shortfalls include embedding climate education into policies, assessing decolonial practices, and enhancing teacher training. A free subscription is required to read this post.
