A Curious Curriculum

Teaching foundation subjects well

A Curious Curriculum
Claire Banks, Mick Waters
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Paperback
h222 x 182mm - 230pg
30 Sep 2022 UK
9781785836435
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Foreword by Mary Myatt. All children deserve an engaging, exciting curriculum designed to spark their curiosity, feed their imagination and develop their skills and knowledge. So how can school leaders ensure this is what they receive? We know that the balance of knowledge, skills and understanding in any curriculum is vital to its success; however, depth of learning and excellence within a curriculum is often left to chance or to individual teacher expertise. This book will support executive leaders, head teachers, Curriculum Coordinators and subject leaders on the journey towards school improvement by helping them to design a curriculum that not only encourages children to be active participants in their own learning, but also to see the benefits of being part of a bigger, wider family of learners. Claire Banks and Mick Waters share the story of one multi-academy trust (MAT) which designed and delivered a shared educational vision, a rationale for excellence in the curriculum, and the resources and support given to help reduce teachers' workload. With clear timelines, an honest and transparent dialogue about the challenges and benefits of working together collaboratively, and the importance of external expertise, A Curious Curriculum is an essential read for all school leaders. Suitable for middle and senior leaders in primary school settings.
Before becoming Director of Education for The Olympus Academy Trust, a cross-phase multiacademy trust in north Bristol, Claire Banks was a head teacher for nine years in an innercity primary school. Throughout her career she has been interested in social and emotional learning and school climate, which has led to her work on leadership culture. Claire now works on curriculum design and school improvement in a system leadership capacity, offering school-to-school support to school trusts. Her passion for succession planning for the profession has led to her coaching and mentoring on aspiring heads and women in leadership programmes. Mick Waters is best known as former Director of the Curriculum at the QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) where he gained an heroic reputation amongst teachers whilst both consulting, advising and explaining the new curriculum; making it relevant and meaningful for professionals working directly with children and young people. A former Headteacher, Mick is passionate about the role of education in improving life chances for pupils and is still very much involved with teaching and learning. He is the President of the Curriculum Foundation and a charismatic speaker who pushes the boundaries to improve learning and make schools better. One of the UK' s leading educational mentors brings you the book you have been waiting for!
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781785836435
Published: 30 Sep 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Crown House Publishing
Publisher: Crown House Publishing
Format: Paperback
Height: 222mm
Width: 182mm
Pages: 230

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