Children will receive skills ‘to get on with life’ in curriculum revamp

Children in primary school with now receive education on “the skills needed to get on with life’”says the government after it announced the reforms to the curriculum.

Secondary schools will also be expected to introduce further testing to ensure that children struggling with core literacy are supported.

The changes were made following recommendations of a report made by Professor Becky Francis.

The “Revitalised Curriculum” is a part of the prime minister’s targets to give young people the skills needed “to get on with life”.

Primary school children will be taught essential online tools such as how to spot fake news and understand online dangers.

Secondary schools will have to introduce standard reading testing in year eight so that these who need support are spotted before it is too late.

The new reforms aim to give students confidence and give them further skills to join the competitive job market.

The new curriculum will fully published by spring 2027.