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Early reading webinar from Ofsted

2 December 2021

Ofsted have released a recorded webinar delivered by Shazia Akram, HMI, in the South East region, who talks about the importance of early reading and what inspectors look at on…

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Curriculum prioritisation in primary maths

2 December 2021

The NCETM has produced a term-by-term framework to support maths planning and teaching in 2021/22 - and the spring term units are now available. This resource provides coherent sequencing for…

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Have you seen the Reading House model?

1 December 2021

The Reading House model Last week, the EEF published their revised report - 'Improving Literacy in KS2' and  ​‘The Reading House’, features in this report. It is designed to support…

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EEF: ‘Improving literacy in KS2’ guidance report updated

29 November 2021

The EEF’s newly updated guidance report – “Improving Literacy in Key Stage 2”– is complete with brand new visual models and exemplification for teachers and school leaders looking to maximise…

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Geography curriculum webinar from Ofsted

25 November 2021

Ofsted has released a recorded webinar, delivered by Iain Freeland, HMI, Subject Lead for geography on how pupils get better at geography. Click here to access the webinar on Youtube.

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Whole class reading

18 November 2021

Aiden Severs has released two new posts on his blog, both about whole class reading. He writes: 'perhaps the biggest worry for teachers when considering the switch from the guided…

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Music curriculum webinar from Ofsted

17 November 2021

Ofsted have released a recorded webinar delivered by Mark Phillips, Senior HMI, London and National Lead for music, on the curriculum and moving music forward. Click here to access the…

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Ofsted physical education and the curriculum webinar

13 November 2021

Ofsted have released 'physical education and curriculum' - a new webinar from specialist lead for physical education Hanna Miller HMI. The national curriculum for PE aims to ensure that all…

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Computing curriculum video from Ofsted

9 November 2021

Ofsted have released a recorded webinar delivered by Marc White, HMI, Subject Lead for Computing on how to identify the most significant knowledge and how to ensure that what is…

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History curriculum video from Ofsted

28 October 2021

Ofsted has released an informative video where Tim Jenner, HMI, Schools and Subject Lead for History, talks about two key features of history teaching -  the knowledge of substantive concepts…

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Role of a subject link governor

17 October 2021

A link governor is a governor appointed by the governing body to act as the link or liaison between the governing body and a specific subject, curriculum area or aspect…

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Developing maths vocabulary

16 October 2021

One of the key strategies for developing mathematical language is simple: start early. Children in EYFS should be taught key mathematical language using examples with lots of opportunities to say…

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