The Primary Knowledge Podcast
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41: Primary curriculum: three schools’ stories (pt2)
In the second of three special editions, Caroline talks to Sarah Davies, Head of Juniors at Leicester High School for Girls about her curriculum journey using Cornerstones. Sarah explains the challenges and opportunities around curriculum design in the in
40: What to expect when you’re inspected: a myth-busting conversation with Ofsted’s Matthew Purves
Ofsted’s new inspection framework is published finalised and piloted with schools, we interviewed Ofsted’s Deputy Director of Schools, Matthew Purves, about what leaders and teachers can actually expect when they’re inspected post-September, including ‘de
40: What to expect when you’re inspected: a myth-busting conversation with Ofsted’s Matthew Purves
Ofsted’s new inspection framework is published finalised and piloted with schools, we interviewed Ofsted’s Deputy Director of Schools, Matthew Purves, about what leaders and teachers can actually expect when they’re inspected post-September, including ‘de
39: Using LEGO Education in the primary classroom
Caroline talks to David Gregory, Head of Innovation at JTRS and LEGO Education expert, about the educational and creative benefits of using LEGO in the classroom. David offers his insider tips and advice about how to make the most of both traditional and
39: Using LEGO Education in the primary classroom
Caroline talks to David Gregory, Head of Innovation at JTRS and LEGO Education expert, about the educational and creative benefits of using LEGO in the classroom. David offers his insider tips and advice about how to make the most of both traditional and
38: Primary curriculum: three schools’ stories (pt1)
In the first of three special editions, Caroline talks to Mark Mitchell, Head of Primary at The Royal School Wolverhampton about his curriculum journey from special measures to good using Cornerstones. Mark gives his tips for designing and implementing a
38: Primary curriculum: three schools’ stories (pt1)
In the first of three special editions, Caroline talks to Mark Mitchell, Head of Primary at The Royal School Wolverhampton about his curriculum journey from special measures to good using Cornerstones. Mark gives his tips for designing and implementing a
37: The transformative power of education: Hallam Festival of Education
We talk to organisers of this groundbreaking education festival about their aims to share great practice in how to improve education and raise aspirations for young people in South Yorkshire and beyond. Caroline talks to Sean Cavan and Sarah Williams from
37: The transformative power of education: Hallam Festival of Education
We talk to organisers of this groundbreaking education festival about their aims to share great practice in how to improve education and raise aspirations for young people in South Yorkshire and beyond. Caroline talks to Sean Cavan and Sarah Williams from
36: Debugging computing in the primary curriculum
Caroline talks to Richard Smith, ICT teacher trainer and consultant about all things computing, including curriculum coverage and terminology. Richard shares his top tips for cost-effective hardware, exciting new software, robotics and the training that’s