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...
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Hello!
I'm Marc, an Assistant Headteacher and Year 6 teacher living in Leeds.
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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.
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Marc Hayes
- Sep 9
- 6 min
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.
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Marc Hayes
- Jul 26
- 23 min
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.
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Marc Hayes
- Jul 26
- 3 min
Pearson's Primary Interactive Library: A Treasure Trove for Teachers
A review of resources from the Pearson Interactive Library for the primary curriculum.
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Marc Hayes
- Jul 17
- 20 min
A Summary of the Ofsted Maths Subject Report: Coordinating Mathematical Success
A summary of the Ofsted Maths Subject Report - Coordinating Mathematical Success
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Marc Hayes
- Jul 14
- 1 min
The DfE's Reading Framework Update 2023
A summary of the DfE Reading Framework 2023 update which includes KS2 and KS3.
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Marc Hayes
- Jun 20
- 4 min
Curriculum Sequencing in Primary Humanities
An article I wrote for Teach Primary on Curriculum Sequencing in Primary Humanities.
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Marc Hayes
- Mar 4
- 6 min
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...
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Marc Hayes
- Jan 7
- 6 min
5 Ways ChatGPT can help Primary Teachers
How primary teachers can use ChatGPT AI to save time and improve their practice.
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Marc Hayes
- May 17, 2022
- 9 min
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...
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Marc Hayes
- Mar 20, 2022
- 14 min
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.
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Marc Hayes
- Feb 6, 2022
- 13 min
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
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Marc Hayes
- Jan 16, 2022
- 11 min
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.
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Marc Hayes
- Jul 30, 2021
- 11 min
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...
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Marc Hayes
- Jun 24, 2021
- 12 min
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.
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Marc Hayes
- May 16, 2021
- 6 min
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.
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Marc Hayes
- Apr 13, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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