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Rediscover the love of learning. Before it’s too late.
By Melanie Moore – Author and Curriculum Director. I have recently had the privilege of being involved in the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Education on The Loss of the Love of Learning. This has involved attending a round table event in a call for evidence; working alongside other teachers, pupils and educational professionals who…
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Is it time to review our school curriculum?
As another school year draws to a close, many school and curriculum leaders across the country are asking a familiar question: Is it time to review our curriculum? For many, the answer is yes, especially as primary schools are facing (another) review of the national curriculum. But with many schools having spent the last few…
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How to adapt your curriculum for children with SEND
One of the most frequent questions we’re asked is, ‘How can I adapt my curriculum to help my children with SEND?’. The Government figures for the 2023/24 academic year showed more than 1.6 million children had Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), an increase of 101,000 from 2023. With such high numbers, it is no…
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Labour’s curriculum review 2024 – What’s going on?
The Labour Party was elected to government on 4th July 2024. Even before they were elected, it was clear from their manifesto that there was going to be a review of the national curriculum. Now in power, the government has already set up an independent expert-led ‘Curriculum and Assessment Review’ group who will undertake the…
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Primary children’s wellbeing in the classroom
In this blog, we highlight the importance of teacher wellbeing and explore ways that happy teachers can help children’s wellbeing. What’s more, we look ahead to the new autumn term and offer some helpful tips and suggestions for creating a happy and harmonious first few weeks back at school. This includes opportunities for booking yourself…
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How to balance knowledge and skills in the primary curriculum
What does it mean to have a good education? Is it a store of useful knowledge or a flexible skillset for a rapidly changing world? Is there a distinction between knowledge and skills? This blog looks at the meaning of the terms ‘knowledge’ and ‘skills’ in the national curriculum and how primary schools can get…
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Developing cultural capital in your primary school
Cultural capital has become an increasingly familiar phrase concerning the curriculum. In this blog, I explain in simple terms the theory of cultural capital and how you can easily embed it within your primary curriculum.
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Continuous or enhanced provision in the EYFS – What’s the difference?
One of the most searched for early years questions on Google is, ‘What’s the difference between continuous and enhanced provision?’ So, what are the differences? And, do we need to provide both?
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What is a broad and balanced primary curriculum?
A broad and balanced curriculum provides children with the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to develop into well-rounded, informed individuals. In my experience, there is little disagreement that a broad and balanced curriculum is best, but recent and increasing pressures around testing and assessment has, in some schools, caused a narrowing of the curriculum…
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How much does it cost to develop your primary curriculum?
The real cost of curriculum design As a school leader with a tight budget, finding a cost effective way to design your curriculum is a serious responsibility. It can make or break your education offer and can be a great investment or an expensive mistake. It’s easy to underestimate the time, expertise and hidden costs…