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Looking forward: Positioning the school library within the wider educational landscape

The school library is undergoing a profound and necessary evolution. The words of Ranganathan (1892–1972, considered to be the ‘father of library science’) remain true to this day: ‘The...

The heart of learning: Spotlight on school libraries in the UK and Ireland

What if the most important room in a school isn’t a classroom, but the one that unlocks every other door to learning? In schools with well-funded and professionally staffed libraries, student...

Powerful knowledge in vocational subjects: Why a real-world/experiential curriculum is not enough

Curriculum design in vocational subjects requires a careful balance of theory, practice and adaptability. It must be inclusive, future-oriented and intellectually demanding, and, I argue, rooted...

Â鶹ÒùÔº’s Expert Panel on Educational Research Funding releases report

The Â鶹ÒùÔº Expert Panel on Educational Research Funding was established by Â鶹ÒùÔº Council to investigate the situation regarding funding for educational research in the UK. Chaired by David James...

Â鶹ÒùÔº Expert Panel on Educational Research Funding

The Â鶹ÒùÔº Expert Panel on Educational Research Funding was established by Â鶹ÒùÔº Council to investigate the situation regarding funding for educational research in the UK. Chaired by David James...

Â鶹ÒùÔº journals announce Reviewer of the Year Awards for 2025

Two of Â鶹ÒùԺ’s journals, The Curriculum Journal and Review of Education, have announced their Reviewer of the Year Awards for 2025. These new annual awards recognise reviewers who have made...

Windows and mirrors: Why curriculum representation matters for children known to social care

The phrase ‘windows and mirrors’ was coined by Dr Rudine Sims Bishop (1990) to refer to the importance of literature reflecting pupil’s identities while also expanding the student’s...

Beyond religion: Reclaiming spiritual development for curriculum reform

The proposed changes to the national curriculum in England are moving towards skills-based learning, broader subject inclusion, and an education that prepares pupils for digital and media...

Secondary school teachers’ preparedness to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into their practice

BCF Curriculum Investigation Grant Research Reports

The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in education – ranging from large language models to adaptive learning platforms – raises pressing questions about teacher...

Beyond compliance: Rethinking social and emotional learning in primary education

Post-pandemic, social and emotional learning (SEL) has regained attention as schools support children’s wellbeing amid ongoing social disruption, emotional needs and widening inequalities. Yet...

Â鶹ÒùÔº journals announce Editors’ Choice Awards for 2025

Two of Â鶹ÒùԺ’s journals, Review of Education and The Curriculum Journal, have announced their annual Editors’ Choice Awards, recognising the highest quality and most impactful papers...

Five arguments for including Net Zero in the curriculum

There are currently zero mentions of Net Zero in the different school curricula across the UK, and this situation is echoed internationally. A number of curriculum reviews are under way, including...