Ensuring curriculum continuity across Year 6 to 7 is a challenge; trying to establish a causal link to what has or hasn’t helped you be successful can be an even greater challenge. Part of our vision in establishing a cross phase Trust was to try to ensure continuity in teaching and learning across the primary secondary divide; what should be a gap, over the summer holidays, can be a huge chasm. Continue reading
With only twenty six teaching days until the arithmetic and first reasoning SATs tests for Year 6 the pressure is on. Every minute of every lesson counts. We question why some children can’t remember facts they have been taught previously; when can we squeeze in revising these? Continue reading
Looking to raise attainment in Mathematics, make sure more of our pupils do homework to a higher standard whilst also reducing workload is a bit of a conundrum. We flirted with Manga High a number of years ago but following a visit to Michaela Free School decided to re-engage in a more systematic way. Continue reading