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4 things that great subject leaders know and do

19 December 2021

Leading a subject is a tough job. Initial Teacher Training (ITT) prepares teachers to teach but as soon as the induction period is completed, teachers often take on the leadership…

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Ofsted science curriculum webinar

15 December 2021

Ofsted have released a pre-recorded video delivered by Dr Jasper Green, HMI, Subject Lead for Science, on how thinking about the science curriculum can support pupils to catch up. Click…

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History: Key questions to ask about people, events or time periods

12 December 2021

Aidan Severs has collated a whole set of questions to ask when learning about people, events and periods of time. They are based on the History National Curriculum. The questions…

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Geography: Key Questions To Ask When Learning About A Place

6 December 2021

Aidan Severs writes: When reviewing and revising our curriculum to ensure better humanities coverage I began to think about how there were potentially missed opportunities for children to be revisiting…

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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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