Curriculum | Schools Week Education News, Policy & School Leadership Insight Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:06:30 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SW-dot-logo-54x54.png Curriculum | Schools Week 32 32 DfE mulls replacing Tories’ Mandarin Excellence Programme /dfe-mulls-replacing-tories-mandarin-excellence-programme/ /dfe-mulls-replacing-tories-mandarin-excellence-programme/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:00:39 +0000 /?p=247247

Flagship language scheme will end next year, but documents show ministers are considering a replacement

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'Teach for the test' and a focus on phonics are taking the fun out of reading, say experts

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Researchers also call for council powers to tackle 'cold spots' in post-16 provision

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