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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.
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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
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
Greater than a Sum of its Parts - A Purposeful Curriculum
I wrote this article for HWRK magazine. To view the original, please click here. The recent heatwave in September was a reminder of the...
Marc Hayes
Nov 25, 20236 min read
A Summary of Ofsted's PE Subject Report: Levelling the Playing Field
A summary of Ofsted's PE subject review - levelling the playing field.
Marc Hayes
Oct 15, 202320 min read
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
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
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
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
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
SEND and Ofsted Research Reviews: Insights for Leaders, SENDCos and Teachers
Insights from the Ofsted Research Reviews into effective SEND provision across the curriculum.
Marc Hayes
Mar 26, 20237 min read
A Summary of Ofsted's Art Research Review for Teachers and Leaders
Notes and a summary of the Ofsted Art and Design Research Review for teachers and leaders.
Marc Hayes
Feb 26, 202312 min read
A Summary of Ofsted’s Science Subject Report: Finding the Optimum
A summary of the Ofsted report into high quality science curriculum: finding the optimum.
Marc Hayes
Feb 6, 202312 min read
A Summary of Ofsted’s English Research Review for Teachers and Leaders
Ofsted have released their long-awaited research review into effective and high-quality English curricula. The report is a decent sized...
Marc Hayes
May 24, 202225 min read
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
Cognitive Science and Curriculum Sequencing in Primary History
How can we take advantage of cognitive load theory when planning and sequencing content in primary history?
Marc Hayes
Mar 26, 202210 min read
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
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
A Summary of Ofsted's Languages Research Report for Teachers and Leaders
A summary of the Ofsted Languages Research Report to support teachers and leaders with MFL and Ancient Languages curriculum design.
Marc Hayes
Jan 29, 202212 min read
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
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
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