🧠 Curriculum in 5 (Science): one thing to check this week

Can pupils explain the difference between:

a definition (“evaporation is…”)
and
an example (“this is evaporation because…”)

That gap is where misconceptions hide.

#PrimaryScience #Curriculum #Teaching #SubjectLeadership

🗒️ Focus Field Notes (what we’re noticing in schools right now)

Across schools, we’re seeing a common pattern:

➡️ Curriculum intent is clear…
…but progression gets fuzzy when it reaches day-to-day planning.

#PrimaryCurriculum #SubjectLeadership #SchoolImprovement

Two new blogs are live in our, both written from a primary perspective by Alex Neophitou.

🎨 A Focus on Art and Design https://loom.ly/7ZMx_aY
🔬 A Focus on Science https://loom.ly/QhizfNg

#PrimaryEducation #Curriculum #SubjectLeadership #ArtAndDesign

30 Second Curriculum Audit ⏱️

✍️ Pick one unit plan. Can you spot, clearly and quickly:

If one is missing, that’s your quick win for this week. Tighten it up in the plan so every teacher (and pupil) benefits.

#Curriculum #SubjectLeadership #PrimaryEducation #Assessment

A seasonal nudge: don’t pull a Howard.

If Learning to Lead Computing is on your Christmas list, order it early so it’s “nestled safely under our tree”.

👉 bit.ly/L2LCo

Already got it? We’d love an Amazon review.

#PrimaryComputing #Computing #SubjectLeadership #CPD

If your school needs support, guidance or an external eye, our consultancy and CPD resources can help you shape a clear, knowledge-rich path for the months ahead.
#CurriculumReview #CurriculumDesign #SubjectLeadership #PrimaryEducation #TeachingAndLearning

Thinking about developing primary subject leadership in your school? Leading on English, Science, Geography or History? Join us for this free subject leadership webinar!
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📅 Wed 10 Sept, 4 PM
💡 Lead Your Subject With Confidence

Practical tips & strategies for leading any foundation subject – perfect for new subject leaders, ECTs & anyone needing a refresher.

🔗 Sign up → https://bit.ly/4ovm4lH

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Lead Your Subject With Confidence
📅 Wed 10 Sept 2025

Practical tips for subject leaders to plan, monitor & inspire—without feeling overwhelmed.

✨ Build confidence & clarity in your role.

#SubjectLeadership #KapowPrimary #PrimaryTeaching
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#SubjectLeadership #SchoolLeadership #EducationResources #SLTSupport #FocusEducation #CPD

Good morning! There’s a tonne of curriculum impact out there still & Blippit Boards is surfacing it for 1000’s of subject leaders with ease. Makes you proud! #subjectleadership #monitoring #impact #schools
More at👇www.blippitboards.com

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🔗 Supporting subject leadership and curriculum clarity.
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My First Year in Subject Leadership Becoming a subject leader for the first time (or being asked to change your leadership to a different subject area) can be daunting, but being given responsibility for a specific subject area can…

🕞 A series of six 1 hour after school sessions over the course of 2025-26 (once per half term).
💻 Delivered online www.focus-education.co.uk/products/my-...

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Why Your One-to-One Meetings Should Never Be the First to Go The meetings you're tempted to cancel matter most for team success

"When you consistently protect one-to-ones, you're not just managing. You’re showing your team what it means to prioritise people over processes, relationships over tasks. You're building a culture where development isn't an afterthought but a fundamental commitment."

#SubjectLeadership #career

Progression can be one of the most challenging aspects of curriculum design, especially when trying to balance substantive and disciplinary knowledge across different subjects and year groups.
#CurriculumProgression #LearningChallengeCurriculum #FocusEducation #PrimaryCurriculum #SubjectLeadership

It’s a practical and time-saving resource for anyone involved in curriculum development—offering clarity without turning into a checklist.

#PrimaryCurriculum #StickyKnowledge #FocusEducation #CurriculumDevelopment #SubjectLeadership #PrimaryEducation #UKEdChat

Learning to Lead Computing – Why This Book, Why Now? After months of thinking, writing, revisiting, and refining, Learning to Lead Computing is officially published. This isn’t just a book launch. For us it’s a conversation starter. A provocation. A …

It’s here! Learning to Lead Computing is officially out in the world.

This blog is the start of the conversation - what we hope it offers subject leaders navigating computing in primary schools.

Read more: bit.ly/L2LCB

#Computing #EdTech #PrimaryEducation #SubjectLeadership #ComputingLeadership

⏳ Last chance to register!

Join Janet Carroll on Wednesday 26th March as she explains how Maestro can support your subject leadership and save you time.

Register here 👉 zurl.co/fUA9w

#Cornerstones #CPD #SubjectLeadership

Join Janet Carroll for this 45 minute webinar as she explains the features on Maestro that can support your subject leadership and save time.

Register here 👉 zurl.co/SnqYI

#Cornerstones #CPD #SubjectLeadership

Where does Continuous Professional Development (CPD) come into your planning for the coming year? There is a good reason for why I am asking you this. Read more...corevalues.com/training/why-continuous-...
#EdLeadershipChat #subjectleadership

Leaders often conflate their work with the work they should be doing.

Most leaders should spend significantly more time reading and thinking. Sometimes, it is best to slow down, gather information, and think through a decision.

#SubjectLeadership #Leadership

How did Warren Buffett become so successful in investing?

He read books.

Warren Buffett said this on the secret to his success:

"I just sit in my office and read all day.”

He said about 80% of his day was spent reading and thinking.

#SubjectLeadership #Leadership

Oh yeah #SubjectLeadership

#LeadershipInEducation #SubjectLeadership #SeniorLeaders #CurriculumLeadership #TeacherLeadership #EducationStrategy #CurriculumDevelopment #SchoolLeadership #LineManagement #EducationLeadership #LeadershipInTeaching #SubjectSpecificLeadership #CurriculumPlanning

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Starter for 10: Subject Leadership Whether you're new to your subject leadership role or have had the position for a while, it's true that what is expected of subject leaders these days can feel like quite a lot!Not only are there high...

Today's blog post is a compilation post - lots of useful resources signposted from one place:

Starter for 10: #SubjectLeadership

www.aidansevers.com/post/starter...

ft advice about:

Team Leadership
Subject Knowledge
Monitoring and Evaluation
Priorities, Goals and Actions
Identifying the Positive

Sharing a new free resource: Subject Leadership Workbook

There's a section for every term and you can work through it throughout the year.

I say free, but you can have it in exchange for an email address (at the top of this page: aidansevers.com)

#SubjectLeadership

Great question! #subjectleadership

How are subject leaders in your schools expected to compile documents (action plans, policies, monitoring reviews, etc.)? Are people still using old school folders or has anyone digitised this in a more efficient way? #EduSkyPrimary #SubjectLeadership