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Hello!
I'm Marc, an Assistant Headteacher and Year 6 teacher living in Leeds.
I've created this website to blog about my ideas related to primary education and curriculum, as well as share resources, ideas and reflections that I hope make a positive difference to at least one person out there.
Enjoy!
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Powerful Curriculum Design - Stories in Primary History
Discover the power of storytelling in primary history curriculum design.
Marc Hayes
Apr 11, 20246 min read
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A Summary of Ofsted's Music Subject Report: Striking the Right Note
🎼 Ofsted's Music Subject Report: Striking the Right Note 🎶 This is my summary of Ofsted's Music Subject Report released back in...
Marc Hayes
Apr 5, 202420 min read
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A Summary of Ofsted's English Subject Review: Telling the Story
This is my summary of Ofsted's English subject report which was released in March 2024. The report uses their research review to reflect...
Marc Hayes
Mar 17, 202425 min read
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A Summary of Ofsted's Geography Subject Report: Getting Our Bearings
Ofsted released their subject report for Geography on 19th September 2023. The report, which can be accessed here, uses the research...
Marc Hayes
Oct 7, 202319 min read
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Storytelling across the Curriculum
Storytelling is a central part of the primary curriculum and we should be using it even more than we already do.
Marc Hayes
Sep 9, 20236 min read
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A Summary of Ofsted’s History Subject Report: Rich Encounters with the Past
A summary of the 2023 report by Ofsted into history education in England.
Marc Hayes
Jul 26, 202323 min read
10,323 views
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Pearson's Primary Interactive Library: A Treasure Trove for Teachers
A review of resources from the Pearson Interactive Library for the primary curriculum.
Marc Hayes
Jul 26, 20233 min read
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A Summary of the Ofsted Maths Subject Report: Coordinating Mathematical Success
A summary of the Ofsted Maths Subject Report - Coordinating Mathematical Success
Marc Hayes
Jul 17, 202320 min read
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The DfE's Reading Framework Update 2023
A summary of the DfE Reading Framework 2023 update which includes KS2 and KS3.
Marc Hayes
Jul 14, 20231 min read
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Curriculum Sequencing in Primary Humanities
An article I wrote for Teach Primary on Curriculum Sequencing in Primary Humanities.
Marc Hayes
Jun 20, 20234 min read
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Best Bets for Year 6 in Spring 2 2023
Spring 2 can be a difficult term for Year 6 teachers. Across the country, Year 6 teachers will be thinking increasingly about the SATs...
Marc Hayes
Mar 4, 20236 min read
1,647 views
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5 Ways ChatGPT can help Primary Teachers
How primary teachers can use ChatGPT AI to save time and improve their practice.
Marc Hayes
Jan 7, 20236 min read
10,532 views
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A Summary of Ofsted's Computing Research Report for Teachers and Leaders
This is my summary of the research report into effective computing curricula, released by Ofsted on Monday 16th May 2022. The report...
Marc Hayes
May 17, 20229 min read
24,991 views
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A Summary of Ofsted's PE Research Review for Teachers and Leaders (Physical Education)
A summary of Ofsted's research review into high quality PE curriculum.
Marc Hayes
Mar 20, 202214 min read
31,413 views
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A Summary of Ofsted's RE Research Review for Leaders and Teachers (Religious Education)
A summary of Ofsted's research review into what makes a high quality RE (religious education) curriculum
Marc Hayes
Feb 6, 202213 min read
17,161 views
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A Summary of Ofsted's Music Research Review for Teachers and Leaders
A summary of Ofsted's music research review for primary and secondary leaders and teachers.
Marc Hayes
Jan 16, 202211 min read
17,098 views
3 comments
A Summary of Ofsted's History Report for Primary Teachers and Leaders
Here is my summary of Ofsted's research review into effective history curriculua. I have written it with a primary audience in mind...
Marc Hayes
Jul 30, 202111 min read
21,627 views
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A Summary of Ofsted's Geography Research Report for Primary Teachers and Leaders
A summary of what makes high quality Geography in primary schools based on Ofsted’s research review.
Marc Hayes
Jun 24, 202112 min read
18,447 views
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A Summary of Ofsted's Science Research Report for Teachers and Leaders
A summary of Ofsted's science research report for primary teachers and leaders.
Marc Hayes
May 16, 20216 min read
10,939 views
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High Expectations in Primary: What They Are and Why They Matter
Several years ago, I was part of a SLT team which needed to respond to low standards. One of the areas for immediate improvement was for...
Marc Hayes
Apr 13, 20215 min read
6,764 views
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