Archive for June, 2012

'High expectations' – Government proposals for a new primary curriculum

Thursday, June 14th, 2012

This week the Secretary of State, Michael Gove MP announced his proposals for a new primary curriculum with a focus on high expectations for all subjects. Details of the proposed secondary curriculum have not yet been announced but are expected soon. In a letter to Tim Oates – who has led the Expert Panel advising […]

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Citizenship education now taught in all European countries but specialist training for teachers lacking

Friday, June 1st, 2012

There might be much uncertainty in Europe right now, but there is consensus over at least one thing. All European countries now teach Citizenship education. Yesterday the European Commission published a report compiled on their behalf by the Eurydice network which showed all EU member states have integrated Citizenship education into their primary and secondary […]

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