The UK Government has comprehensive plans to renew the national curriculum and assessment system, aiming to prepare students for the age of AI and hyperconnectivity. Key changes include delivering a curriculum rich in knowledge and skills, with a new statutory Year 8 reading test, boosting media, digital, and financial literacy, and ensuring a triple science entitlement for all. The reforms also involve reducing GCSE exam time by 10%, revamping the Progress 8 measure, and ending the English B...
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The UK Government has comprehensive plans to renew the national curriculum and assessment system, aiming to prepare students for the age of AI and hyperconnectivity. Key changes include delivering a curriculum rich in knowledge and skills, with a new statutory Year 8 reading test, boosting media, digital, and financial literacy, and ensuring a triple science entitlement for all. The reforms also involve reducing GCSE exam time by 10%, revamping the Progress 8 measure, and ending the English B...
Community Power & Investment: Unpacking the Labour Government's £5 Billion Pride in Place Programme
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Community Power & Investment: Unpacking the Labour Government's £5 Billion Pride in Place Programme
The Labour Government's £5 billion "Pride in Place" programme is designed to drive Britain’s renewal in every neighbourhood. The core mission is to restore local identity and belonging, reversing 14 years of decline and austerity. The strategy focuses on transferring power from Whitehall to local communities, primarily through Neighbourhood Boards that decide how to spend long-term funding (up to £20 million over a decade). Key aims include strengthening communities, revitalizing public space...
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The UK Government has comprehensive plans to renew the national curriculum and assessment system, aiming to prepare students for the age of AI and hyperconnectivity. Key changes include delivering a curriculum rich in knowledge and skills, with a new statutory Year 8 reading test, boosting media, digital, and financial literacy, and ensuring a triple science entitlement for all. The reforms also involve reducing GCSE exam time by 10%, revamping the Progress 8 measure, and ending the English B...