Curriculum

Over the Bar Teaching; Limit Differentiation

On Thursday I had the pleasure of listening to Ross (aka @TeacherToolkit) talking about Mark. Plan. Teach., his latest book.  The issue of differentiation and the challenges it poses for teachers popped up in discussions a number of times during the day.  My views on differentiation have changed over the years and changed quite significantly.

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The Teaching X Factors #ThursdayThunk

Just before half term we had the pleasure of hosting Professor David Hopkins, at the Trust, who led us through an “instructional round”.  By the end of the day we had developed a series of theories in action about the teaching we observed across Years 5, 6 & 7.  I’ll blog in more detail about this on Sunday. Continue reading →

Ofsted’s Curriculum Challenge

On Friday I will be part of a group from Headteachers’ Roundtable who will be meeting with Amanda Spielman HMCI and Sean Harford, Ofsted’s National Director, Education (thanks to both in advance for their time).  Discussions will no doubt range far and wide but the curriculum will undoubtedly be part of the debate. Continue reading →