The Holistic Curriculum: the entirety of the school’s education offer
When we talk about a school’s curriculum, the mind often jumps straight to subjects — the programmes of study, the knowledge maps, the progression models. But the true curriculum of a school extends far beyond the timetable. It is every experience, opportunity, and encounter a child has within the life of the school. It is,…
How Do I Know? They’re Attending to Learning
In the classroom, attention has to be everything. Without it, meaningful and purposeful learning can’t take place. As part of our How Do I Know? series (see my previous post on How Do I Know? Crucial Question for Teachers and Leaders) , the release of Steplab’s Video couldn’t have come at a better time. We…
What Now? Life After SATs
The pencils are down. The papers are packed away. SATs are over. So, what now?For Year 6 teachers, this post-SATs season is a rare and precious window. It’s not an ending, but a golden opportunity: a time to celebrate how far your pupils have come, prepare them for the journey ahead, and reflect on your…
Actualise Potential – be the instrument to change.
In the ancient story of Exodus, the Egyptians enslaved the Israelites, not because they were weak but because they were strong. They feared that, if left free, they might grow, multiply, and become powerful that one day, they may rule over the Egyptians. Their solution: suppress their potential through control and forced labour. This meant…
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