Introduction to the New National Curriculum
The Department for Education’s newly announced curriculum reforms signal a significant shift in how young people will be prepared for life and work in the modern world. With a stronger focus on digital skills, media literacy, AI awareness, and digital citizenship, the message is clear: our education system must evolve to match the realities of a fast-changing, technology-driven society. This shift is not new to Jam Coding, as we have been teaching and promoting this approach since 2014, coincidentally the last time a curriculum review of this scale was introduced by the government.
Alignment with Jam Coding’s Approach
The new National Curriculum aims to ensure every child leaves school ready for real-world challenges. It will include digital and media literacy, a modernized computing curriculum with new pathways in data science and AI, a stronger emphasis on citizenship, and better support for teachers. These are important changes to prepare children for the world they are growing up in. At Jam Coding, this is the approach we have already built into our unique curriculum, which embeds lessons in AI, robotics, coding, and digital citizenship throughout our order of learning.
Key Components of the New Curriculum
The new curriculum will include:
- Digital and media literacy to help pupils identify misinformation and navigate the online world safely.
- A modernized computing curriculum, including new pathways in data science and AI.
- A stronger emphasis on citizenship, covering media literacy, democracy, finance, law, and online responsibility.
- Better support for teachers through clear sequencing, guidance, and access to CPD.
These changes are designed to prepare children for the world they are growing up in, and at Jam Coding, we have already been teaching this approach for years.
Jam Coding’s Proven Track Record
Our multi-award-winning programs have been preparing children not just to use technology but to understand and shape it. We have a proven track record of success, with 68% of Jam Coding pupils achieving above their expected outcomes in computing. We are on track for some of our 11-year-old learners to sit the equivalent of an entry-level GCSE within the next 12 months. This is a testament to the effectiveness of our approach, which removes barriers to teaching and helps children reach beyond what they thought possible.
Empowering Teachers and Pupils
The government’s new curriculum recognizes that teachers need time, resource, support, and confidence to deliver high-quality digital education. At Jam Coding, we work in collaboration with schools to provide full digital curriculum delivery, ongoing CPD and coaching, and classroom-ready resources. This approach gives teachers the space to do what they do best: teach, inspire, and guide their pupils. By empowering teachers and pupils, we can help the next generation go further than ever before.
Looking to the Future
While the new curriculum is a significant step forward, it is essential to note that the full curriculum will not be implemented until September 2028. The digital world is constantly evolving, and it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve. At Jam Coding, we are already developing the next generation of digital learning experiences, and our curriculum will continue to evolve in real-time to deliver new knowledge directly into the classroom.
Conclusion
The new curriculum represents a national shift towards the kind of education Jam Coding has been delivering for years. We welcome these changes because they confirm what we have always believed: every young person deserves the skills, confidence, and creativity to thrive in a digital world. At Jam Coding, we are proud to already be leading that future, empowering teachers, inspiring pupils, and helping the next generation go further than ever before. To learn more about how Jam Coding can help your school, visit Here
