Schools ‘may’ continue to give homework to pupils while teaching time for religion will be cut
The report advises that the length of time spent teaching faith formation to be cut by half an hour a week, from two-and-a-half hours a week to two hours.
In addition, a new “multi-belief” subject will be allocated one hour and 40 minutes a week. Plans to introduce this subject alongside faith formation classes in 2016 were shelved amid resistance from the Catholic Church.* Foreign languages from third class onwards, with an hour a week on French, Spanish, German or whatever language is prioritised by the school;
* A greater focus on “wellbeing” – three hours a week – such as social and environmental education, art and PE;These time allocations are described as “minimum time allocations” for learning to ensure children have a broad and balanced learning experience. This time, the report says, could allow schools to place a greater focus on key areas of the curriculum, take part in local, regional and national initiatives or focus on learning linked to their patron’s programme.“Teachers prepare for play by providing extended blocks of time, adapting the learning environment appropriately, and ensuring a supportive atmosphere,” it states. “Play and playful experiences lend themselves to children taking ownership and responsibility for their own learning.
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