Rethinking Curriculum – How do you implement a playful curriculum? Part 2
Through the work of Rethinking Curriculum we have been a strong advocate for playful learning throughout the primary phase. One of the key barriers that is often discussed in this approach is not knowing how to implement effectively beyond EYFS. In this session, hear from a panel of expert teachers, leaders and facilitators who work to implement playful learning in their settings; developing your own toolkit of techniques to make your curriculum more playful.
Personal development and wellbeing: Insights from UNESCO’s Happy Schools Framework’
This webinar comes to you as part of a series, partnered with UNESCO to explore their Why the World Needs Happy Schools report, placing a spotlight on each of the four pillars. In this webinar, we will delve into the People pillar, and discuss how nurturing relationships, emotional safety and positive attitudes among students, school staff and families can positively impact learning outcomes and school improvement.
Rethinking Curriculum – Can you have a playful curriculum but still get results? Part 1
Through the work of Rethinking Curriculum we have been a strong advocate for playful learning throughout the primary phase. One of the key barriers that is often discussed in this approach is that of outcomes driven curriculum design. In this session, hear from an expert panel as they discuss why play is so developmentally appropriate and how it can lead to excellent outcomes for all children.
This webinar comes to you as part of the Rethinking Curriculum webinar series.
Curriculum Alignment – Challenges and Opportunities
In this webinar Dr Lisa-Maria Muller will explore the concept of curriculum alignment, I.e.: the alignment between curriculum intentions (what governments want children to learn), implemented curricula (i.e. what is being taught in schools) and assessed curricula (i.e. what is ultimately assessed in exams). She will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of closely aligned curricula and the limitations of (only) teaching to the The talk will then explore the important role of teachers and leaders in adapting curricula to their local contexts to meet students’ needs.
Why the World Needs Happy Schools: The People Pillar
This webinar comes to you as part of a series, partnered with UNESCO to explore their Why the World Needs Happy Schools report, placing a spotlight on each of the four pillars.
In this webinar, we will delve into the People pillar, and discuss how nurturing relationships, emotional safety and positive attitudes among students, school staff and families can positively impact learning outcomes and school improvement.
Roundtable: Ofsted Framework and the implications for Small Schools
Ofsted has now published the renewed education inspection framework, ahead of inspections beginning in November. We are pleased to invite you to attend an open roundtable, in collaboration with Ofsted, where Mike Sheridan and Lee Owston explore the implications that the framework has for small schools, and how leaders can address this in their settings.
Fostering Student AI Literacy in a Digital World
As AI is increasingly being used within education, it is important that we harness its power without overlooking the risks. This webinar, in collaboration with Bett, aims to explore how AI is currently being used by students in the classroom, and how we can respond both in policy and practice.
From Principle to Practice: Evidence-Informed Leadership Chapter Deep-Dive (Assessment)
Join us as we dig deeper into some of the key principles behind our latest book, ‘From Principle to Practice: Evidence-informed Leadership’. This first event in a series of chapter deep-dives will explore the following chapter: Purposeful assessment. We will be talking to the author of this chapter, Corinne Settle, and Claire Badger, who wrote a supporting case study on Building a shared understanding of assessment with parents and students.
Fellow Roundtable: Ethical Leadership Framework
Nearly a decade on from the Ethical Leadership Commission, we are delighted to offer you the opportunity to meet with Carolyn Roberts (who led the commission), to (re)discover the framework and discuss how it fits into today’s education assessment system.
Rethinking Curriculum: why dance matters in primary education
Join us for an inspiring deep dive into how dance can transform learning, wellbeing, and creativity in primary education. This webinar will explore the power of movement and storytelling to unlock children’s confidence, empathy, and imagination.
