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Ofsted maths subject review published

15 July 2023

A new subject report into maths teaching, Coordinating mathematical success, was published by Ofsted on 13th July 2023. The full review identifies a range of points, including: Developing a mathematics curriculum…

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5 minute subject knowledge videos on KS2 history topics.

17 June 2023

Free subject knowledge videos for primary school teachers. In under five minutes. From Meno Academy. KS2 history topics available: Roman Britain Vikings Early Islamic Civilisation Shang Dynasty Mayan Civilisation Prehistoric…

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Ofsted release summer webinar dates

13 June 2023

This summer Ofsted will be running webinars on: Curriculum and subject leadership (28th June 4-5pm) Early years in schools (3rd July 4-5pm) The first webinar will look at how subject…

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Get ready for National Fieldwork Fortnight

23 May 2023

The Geographical Association (GA) is encouraging schools to take part in National Fieldwork Fortnight, from 26th June to 7th July 2023. Fieldwork is an essential part of a geographical education. It enables…

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Ten top tips for being an effective subject leader in a primary school

16 May 2023

There are a few different routes into subject leadership. You may be a subject leader because you have a passion for that subject, and/or a wealth of experience in that…

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Podcast: What is primary history?

24 April 2023

'Thinking Deeply about Primary Education' asks expert teacher, Stuart Tiffany for his views on what constitutes history in the primary/elementary classroom and how this differs, if at all, from history…

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Pupils who need to catch up with reading

18 April 2023

Ofsted recently released a video from a webinar about secondary-aged pupils who need to catch up with reading. The themes in the video are also useful to primary schools, when…

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Meeting the requirements of the new music curriculum

16 April 2023

How to prepare for the National Plan for Music Education, which will come into effect in 2024. England’s second National Plan for Music Education (NPME) was released in June 2022,…

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New: primary resources padlet

20 March 2023

@DeputyGrocott has recently created a padlet board for primary school teachers. 'Please share the very best places to find resources. It could be a website, a certain scheme or someone…

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New report: why girls still feel they don’t belong in sport

18 March 2023

Women in Sport have released new research which focuses on girls aged 5-11 years, and looks at why girls still feel they don’t belong in sport. The report, titled Sport, Stereotypes…

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Ofsted Art and Design research review published

28 February 2023

In the context of art and design, this review explores the practical knowledge, the ‘how to draw, paint or sculpt’. It also discusses the theoretical knowledge, such as the history…

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National fieldwork fortnight

27 February 2023

The Geographical Association have recently announced that a national fieldwork event is taking place in 2023. The theme for Fieldwork Fortnight is ‘Environment’ and it takes place between 26th June…

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