Curriculum Articles
Knowledge and deep learning: having the evidence for Ofsted
Knowledge and deep learning: having the evidence for Ofsted Knowledge and deep learning Developing curriculum and subject leaders a five module CPD programme Creating a whole school CPD strategy to enhance curriculum and subject leadership Work towards the...
Online CPD for Teachers with a twist – building powerful coaching conversations
Online CPD for teachers with a twist Read on to find out about our offer of a free coaching session with each course you buy Creating the right online CPD for for leaders, teachers and support staff has been a mission here at Learning Cultures for some time now....
1st class CPD for Curriculum Leaders – Enhancing learning, pedagogy and deeper thinking
1st class CPD delivering impact for Curriculum Leaders Earlier this year we launched our 1st class Developing Curriculum Leaders Programme, a comprehensive package of CPD for curriculum leaders and their subject teams. It will enhance the essential need to...
A Curriculum for the 21st century
A curriculum for the 21st century A curriculum for the 21st century is what is being reviewed and discussed by Becky Francis and her team to define next steps in ensuring the curriculum is fit for purpose in this ever changing and unpredictable world. We are just...
Curriculum: the benchmark for quality in education
Curriculum: the benchmark for quality in education Curriculum is still high on Ofsted's agenda as they publish amendments to their School Inspection Handbook . In this article Glynis offers some free curriculum resources and talks about the Curriculum Leaders'...
Science expertise in the Primary Phases
Glynis, talks about the issues surrounding the lack of science expertise that is often an issue in primary schools and introduces a brand new downloadable science course for all those with responsibility for science across the primary phase. Developing Science...
The subject leader: a critical role in the quest for whole school excellence
Glynis Frater looks at the vital role of the curriculum leader and subject leads and their relationship with senior leaders. She looks at the changes that are inevitable with a new government and how there is an absolute need to ensure that there is an ongoing...
Curriculum parity for pupils with SEND- Creating depth and breadth across all learning
Curriculum parity for all pupils with SEND whatever their starting point is what Ofsted are looking for as a fundamental element in their quest to see schools provide equality of opportunity for all pupils. Ofsted recent review of the SEND Research and Analysis:...
Curriculum Leadership – a pivotal role in the pursuit of quality
Curriculum leadership. A pivotal role in every school. By Glynis Frater Here I explain how I have used my considerable curriculum expertise and knowledge to create the Developing Curriculum Leadership Programme for Teaching Times. I look at how it can support...
Curriculum cohesion: synergy across the subject divides
By Glynis Frater from Learning Cultures, author of Primary Curriculum Design and Delivery, the soon to be published Secondary Curriculum Design and Delivery and the recently launched Developing Curriculum Leaders programme for Teaching Times. Glynis talks about the...
Ten strategies for powerful curriculum and subject leadership
10 strategies for powerful curriculum and subject leadership Introducing the Developing Curriculum Leadership - a powerful five module programme to ensure the 10 strategies highlighted in this newspost are embedded cohesively across the whole school. Read more...
1st class Curriculum Quality: What is Ofsted looking for?
1st class Curriculum Quality: What is Ofsted looking for? By Glynis Frater author of Primary Curriculum Design and Delivery , the soon to be published Secondary Curriculum Design and Delivery and the recently launched Developing Subject Leaders programme for...
Developing subject leadership – creating curriculum cohesion
Developing subject leadership - creating curriculum cohesion Learning Cultures and Teaching Times have teamed up to create Developing Subject Leadership - a five module on-line CPD programme. Why buy this programme? One programme that will support subject leaders...
1st class CPD – Crossing the Transition Bridge from Key Stage 2 to 3
Avoiding the dip in performance of pupils as they cross the transition bridge from primary to secondary school Join us for this essential webinar Crossing the Transition Bridge - Creating seamless learning from key stage 2 to 3 - 30th January 2024 2pm to 5pm....
Instructional Coaching – new and innovative CPD
Instructional Coaching - new and innovative CPD This is my fourth article focusing on instructional coaching and its place in the language of continuing professional development in the UK. I have looked at the philosophy and see how the concept, which has its...
Instructional Coaching a Pedagogy for Learning
Instructional Coaching - a Pedagogy for Learning "Instructional coaches partner with teachers to analyse current reality, set goals, identify and explain teaching strategies to meet goals and provide support until the goals are met." Jim Knight The Impact Cycle...
CPD and curriculum cohesion – the power of professional dialogue
CPD and curriculum cohesion CPD should be at the forefront of the planning process for those who define ambitious targets that will realise the vision for continuous whole school improvement. The complex weaving of subject concepts, knowledge and depth of...
Sequencing Science in the Primary Phase and Key Stage 3
Enhancing the Curriculum Expertise of Science Leaders and Teachers How will this course benefit you? This event looks in detail at the current and growing body of research into how to plan and teach the primary and early secondary science curriculum. We look at the...
What is a Learning Culture in your School? 10 strategies that shape excellence and continuous improvement
What is a Learning Culture in your school? Learning Cultures is the name of our company because we believe that where learning is the priority, the absolute goal and the passion that fosters excellence, positive change happens. Everything we do is driven by our own...
Approaches to Instructional Coaching: personalising CPD for teachers
Approaches to Instructional Coaching: personalising CPD for teachers Curriculum cohesion requires very carefully thought through decisions about what to teach, when to teach it and how to create the pedagogy that counts. This involves subject leaders, phase...
The curriculum: creating a tapestry of learning
The curriculum is a myriad of opportunities for learning. It creates the threads that bind together a picture that gives pupils the confidence to find out more, share ideas, question what others think and weave understanding and knowledge within and across...
Sequencing the Science Curriculum – evidence and best practice in the primary phase and KS3
Sequencing the Science Curriculum– evidence and best practice in the primary phase and KS3 By Glynis Frater February 3, 2023 Sequencing the science curriculum so that pupils build on their conceptual learning over time is so important. Science is such a pivotal...
OFSTED: Creating new futures for the teaching profession
Our deepest condolences and sadness at the death of Ruth Perry I was so sad to hear about the death of Ruth Perry, headteacher for Caversham Primary School. I have followed with increasing despair the responses from OFSTED, the late reporting by the BBC and the...
Curriculum intent into implementation
Curriculum intent into implementation My book Primary Curriculum Design and Delivery is now published. It takes a deep dive into the focus on intent into implementation and how to design and deliver a seamless and sequenced primary curriculum. I am currently...