About this episode

This episode discusses key updates in education, including curriculum changes and new guidance on inclusive teaching.

The Education Brief: Wednesday 8 July 2026 - Top stories include: Religious education is set to become part of the national curriculum for the first time. Pearson is under mounting pressure after Key Stage 2 SATs results were delayed. Two years into Labour’s term, and TES’ analysis on school data points tells a mixed story. New EEF guidance on inclusive teaching warns that some adaptations can lower expectations, reduce thinking, and make pupils less independent. The DfE has published RISE plans showing how regional school improvement teams will target school issues differently across England. Insights: Read Catherine Priggs’ blog posts: https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/50-reading-aloud HEP Updates: Get your HEP CPD Package here: https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/professional-development-at-hep/ Watching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXnOzzrRfrk&t=1s Listening - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002ybc5 Reading - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2026/may/did-tiktok-just-divide-and-conquer-feminism AI Tool - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlZKzH-ajgU ⁠Music by Slo Pony⁠

Topics covered

• reading aloud
• national curriculum
• school improvement
• inclusive teaching
• education policy

Keywords

• education
• reading aloud
• national curriculum
• inclusive teaching
• school improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pearson, Labour, TES, EEF, DfE

Books & works: Catherine Priggs’ blog posts

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