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 subjects....
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 lack...
Curriculum CPD and the Quality of Education
Curriculum, CPD and the Quality of Education What is the quality of education? Quality is a relative term and can cover a spectrum of what is excellent, luxury, fit for purpose, or simply poor. The OFSTED handbook for schools makes it very clear that it is how the...
Quality of Education: creating a culture of continuous improvement
Quality of education: creating a culture of continuous improvement OFSTED have clearly defined the curriculum as the focus for assessing the quality of education in our schools and colleges across England. It is, therefore, where we must begin in our quest for...Recent Posts
New Books
The book ‘Primary Curriculum Design and Delivery by Glynis Frater‘ has now been published.
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