CfSA News
Why trainee and early career teachers need subject associations
Associate Professor Andy Connell, Director of the CfSA, looks at how trainee and early teachers can improve their subject pedagogical knowledge and get support by joining a subject association. When it comes to subject- and phase-specific teaching, whether primary, secondary, FE, or Early Years, subject associations are a great source
CfSA Statement on the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review
The Council for Subject Associations (CfSA) welcomes the publication of the Department for Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report We will be looking for a clear recognition of the value of subject expertise in curriculum design and teaching, and for a strong re-emphasis on the importance of a
Building a Shared Knowledge Base: CfSA Explores Collaboration with MESH Guides
How can subject associations work together to preserve and share vital teaching knowledge? A recent CfSA event explored exciting opportunities through the MESH Guides platform. On 25th September, the Council for Subject Associations hosted an online session with MESH (Mapping Education Specialist Know-how), bringing together subject association leaders to explore
Why subject expertise must shape vocational education
The future of vocational education is at a crossroads. With T Levels being positioned as the preferred route for young people and many Applied General Qualifications hanging in the balance, a critical question emerges: will a one-size-fits-all approach really serve our diverse learning needs? In this post, Michele Gregson,
The key contributions of subjects to climate change and nature education: a curriculum policy proposal
CfSA is delighted to announce the publication of a curriculum policy proposal for the school curriculum in England Monday September 8th! Developed in partnership with University College London, Global Action Plan and the National Association of Environmental Education, the proposal sets out a realistic way to embed more climate change
Representing CfSA at the Arts and Minds Parliamentary Reception
Representing CfSA at the Arts and Minds Parliamentary Reception By: Dr. Ruth Sayers (CfSA Vice-Chair) On 15 July 2025, I was honoured to attend a The Arts and Minds Campaign’s Parliamentary Reception in the Attlee Suite, hosted by MP Polly Billington, as a guest of the National Education Union,