The Primary Knowledge Podcast

The Primary Knowledge Podcast


Latest Episodes

Myth-busting Ofsted inspections
July 04, 2022

In this episode, we talk to Curriculum Director, Melanie Moore, to debunk five recurring myths about the primary inspection process. Issues discussed include curriculum planning, curriculum models, lesson observations, and the triangulation of evidence, d

Getting to know Assessment Maestro
June 09, 2022

In this episode, we talk to Simon Hickton, former primary headteacher and founder of Cornerstones Education, all about Assessment Maestro. Listen to how this revolutionary platform supports teaching and learning of all subjects and areas of learning from

What makes a good primary school resource?
May 25, 2022

In this episode, we talk to Curriculum Manager Catherine Scutt and Commercial Marketing Manager Dale French about what makes a good primary school resource. Catherine and Dale oversee the production of all resources at Cornerstones Education, so they are

Tackling the mental health and well-being of young people
May 11, 2022

We talk to Simon Antwis from Steer Education (former headteacher and schools inspector) about how technology can help find those children in school suffering from mental health and offer support. We look at how technology has helped transform schools' dat

Knowing how to achieve ambitious levels of literacy across the curriculum
April 28, 2022

In this episode, curriculum developers Amy McCaw and Sara Bruce discuss how to achieve ambitious levels of literacy across the curriculum through using quality texts and scrutinising the school environment and ethos. Useful linkshttps://assets.publishing.

Knowing the steps to adapting and adopting a curriculum
April 13, 2022

In this episode, Curriculum Support Manager, Rachael Ashforth, discusses the benefits of adopting a commercial curriculum and adapting it to meet a school's needs. Useful linksSchool inspection handbook GOV UKHow to design your curriculum (6 Steps of Cu

What you should know about assessing and monitoring the primary curriculum
March 30, 2022

In this episode, Simon Hickton, CEO of Cornerstones Education, shares valuable knowledge and information about a new dawn of assessment practice. Packed with tips, advice and knowledeable chat, this episode is just 15 minutes short so you can fit it in to

Getting to know HTChat
March 17, 2022

In this episode, we invite Jonathan Coy, CEO of Headteacher Chat to speak to us about the role they play in supporting primary senior leaders. Jam-packed full of interesting information. This episode is just 15 minutes short so you can fit a listen into y

Knowing the Curriculum for Wales
March 03, 2022

In this episode, we speak to Nicola Marriott, a curriculum adviser. Nicola shares her expertise about the requirements of the Curriculum for Wales and provides valuable tips and information about curriculum design. This episode is just 15 minutes short, s

Knowing how to write an awesome art curriculum
February 16, 2022

In this episode we speak to our Curriculum Director, Melanie Moore about how to create an awesome art curriculum. This episode includes tons of practical advice, tips and guidance to ensure your art curriculum is top notch. This episode is just 15 minute