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Curriculum PATHS Spring 2026 Update: The New National Curriculum and the Role of Curriculum PATHS

Curriculum PATHS Spring 2026 Update: The New National Curriculum and the Role of Curriculum PATHS

11th March 2026 GCSE, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, National Curriculum, News 249 Views No Comments

Well, it feels like spring has well and truly sprung over the last week. It’s a strange juxtaposition to be enjoying the emerging snowdrops and daffodils given the state of the world at the moment, but if nothing else it reminds me that spring at least brings the hope of renewal. The theme of renewal of course runs strongly through the changes which are on the way in the revised National Cur...

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Spotlight: How equal has Britain become since 1945?

Spotlight: How equal has Britain become since 1945?

30th June 2024 Britain / UK, C20th, C21st, Change and Continuity, Key Stage 3, Spotlight 1801 Views No Comments

Today’s featured Unit Path comes from Becky Carter, whose thematic unit explores equality in Britain post-1945. Becky’s unit links very clearly with Curriculum PATHS Ethical Principle #1 in that it was inspired directly by pupils’ desire to learn more about the histories of marginalised groups. The unit engages directly with the concept of change and continuity and asks pupils to...

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Spotlight: How can material objects help us to understand Britain’s role in the world?

Spotlight: How can material objects help us to understand Britain’s role in the world?

28th June 2024 British Empire, C16th, C17th, C18th, C19th, C20th, Key Stage 3, Sources and Evidence, Spotlight 1632 Views No Comments

Today’s featured Unit Path comes from Sasha Smith & Dr. Sarah Longair, who were keen to develop pupils’ understanding of the British Empire through the lens of material culture. Each lesson centres an object that explores a period, place or event. The Unit Path being shared is one that has been taught at Sir Robert Pattinson Academy, but the wider collection of lessons can be used ...

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Spotlight: Settler Colonialism and Survivance – Teaching 19-20th Century Dakota History in KS3

Spotlight: Settler Colonialism and Survivance – Teaching 19-20th Century Dakota History in KS3

24th June 2024 C19th, C20th, Key Stage 3, Significance, Spotlight, USA 1067 Views No Comments

Today’s spotlight Unit Path was developed by Alex Ford (Leeds Trinity), Chris Jacques (Horsforth School) and Ross Miles (Horsforth School). You can find the full Unit Path and the associated resources online HERE. The unit began life as a resource designed to help schools rebalance their teaching of GCSE American West units but was developed into a specific unit exploring Indigenous presence...

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