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Jon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · Sep 11

OUT TODAY

Two brand new books in the how to Lead it Series.

Alex Pethick has written the history guide, and @emlennard.bsky.social has written the book on geography.

Please do share and let your networks know, these are terrific.

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Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · Sep 11

Hello publication day! 30% off until the end of Sept: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/how-to-le...

Why leaders need to spend more time in the early years

Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · Jul 7

Starting #teachertraining or joining a school as an #ECT in Sept? This might be a good place to start! Filled with things we wish we'd known, written to help you on your journey into our brilliant profession. We hope it helps! uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/se... @seamusgibbons1.bsky.social

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · Jul 2

If leaders want to truly understand the issues facing early years teachers, they need to spend more time engaging with this phase, writes @juliangrenier.bsky.social

To truly understand the issues early years teachers are facing, school leaders need to engage more deeply with this stage of education, writes Julian Grenier

www.tes.com

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Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · Jun 26

Huge congratulations Tricia! ♥️

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Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · Jun 26

So excited to see the launch of this series - it’s a pinch me moment - but here is my latest book for all you wonderful primary geography leaders! Thank you @bloomsburyed.bsky.social for the adventure! ♥️🌍

Bloomsbury Education @bloomsburyed.bsky.social · Jun 26

📚How to Lead It titles enable busy subject leaders to make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula with confidence. Pre-order now!
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho...

@emlennard.bsky.social @triciamoss.bsky.social
@kirstysimkin.bsky.social @missis-scs.bsky.social
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Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · Jun 25

Join us for our free @pkckst.bsky.social partnership network event ⬇️ we’ve got lots of updates to share!

Asking The Right Questions Webinar

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Primary Knowledge Curriculum @pkckst.bsky.social · Jun 15

Are you asking the right questions in the classroom?

This free webinar can help you develop your use of questions!

Sign up here:

Why Questions Should Be at the Heart of Your Curriculum and Assessment Strategy Webinar for Primary Schools, from Carousel Learning & PKC

www.eventbrite.co.uk

The Curriculum Leadership Programme (Summer Term 24/25) - Primary Knowledge Curriculum

Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · Jun 9

Really love this programme- can’t wait to meet the new cohort! Join me and let’s make your primary curriculum one to be really proud of!

Primary Knowledge Curriculum @pkckst.bsky.social · Jun 9

UPCOMING CPD

The Curriculum Leadership Programme

Join live or access the recording!

Join here:

Leading History (Summer Term 24/25) - Primary Knowledge Curriculum

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Primary Knowledge Curriculum @pkckst.bsky.social · Jun 9

UPCOMING CPD

Leading History

Join live or access the recording!

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Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · Jun 9

Our Curriculum Leadership Programme starts on 18th June -one of my favourite @pkckst.bsky.social programmes, I can promise to bring enthusiasm as we support you to develop a brilliant primary curriculum! www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org/event/curric...

Leading Geography (Summer Term 24/25) - Primary Knowledge Curriculum

Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · May 19

Leading primary geography? Join me on 5th June to explore sequencing the curriculum, embedding local geography, supporting progression, networking and lots more! @pkckst.bsky.social
www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org/event/leadin...

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Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · May 19

An incredible programme - run by the kindest, most passionate and dedicated people you will ever meet! Take a look ⬇️ @elprogramme.bsky.social

Exemplary Leadership Programme @elprogramme.bsky.social · May 19

Enrolment for ELP Year 6 is now OPEN!
Take a look below to see all of what ELP has to offer.
Click link below to receive your pack including enrolment form.
knowledgehub.org.uk/elp

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Primary Knowledge Curriculum @pkckst.bsky.social · May 9

PKC recently hit a huge milestone - over 100,000 pupils currently learn through the Primary Knowledge Curriculum!

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Sam Sims @drsamsims.bsky.social · Apr 29

Interesting proposals for (affordable) reforms of teacher professional development in England from @ippr.bsky.social and @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social 👀

ippr-org.files.svdcdn.com/production/D...

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Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · Apr 29

Leading #primaryscience? Join us for an online training session on 6th May packed with useful explanations, ideas and guidance to excel in your role: www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org/event/leadin... @pkckst.bsky.social

Leading Science (Summer Term 24/25) - Primary Knowledge Curriculum

The Responsive Teaching Programme (Summer Term 24/25) - Primary Knowledge Curriculum

Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · Apr 25

Join our summer cohort for The Responsive Teaching Programme here: www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org/event/the-re...
✅ Cog-sci
✅ Effective feedback
✅ Checking for understanding
✅ Sustainable support and challenge
✅ A wonderful, knowledgable and friendly presenter! @morgsedu.bsky.social

Leading Science (Summer Term 24/25) - Primary Knowledge Curriculum

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Primary Knowledge Curriculum @pkckst.bsky.social · Apr 3

UPCOMING CPD

Leading Science

Find out more:

primaryknowledgecurriculum.org

Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · Apr 2

My lunch date today (and 24 brilliant year 5s!) 😁♥️ @zslofficial.bsky.social

Emma Lennard @emlennard.bsky.social · Mar 31

What a busy day with a wonderful cohort of @elprogramme.bsky.social leaders from Belgium - so proud to showcase @pkckst.bsky.social and thank you to everyone involved in making it a success!

What is happening with writing?

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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · Mar 23

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'What is happening with writing?'

"Schools are trying to support struggling writers with ‘build-your-own’ approaches & interventions. Writing lacks good diagnostic assessment as well as interventions to address problems that emerge..."

alexquigley.co.uk/what-is-happ...

Writing problems, and solutions, can too often go undetected in schools. Unlike reading, there are relatively few specific writing assessments to detect issues that schools can use, so it is hard to f...

alexquigley.co.uk

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Primary Knowledge Curriculum @pkckst.bsky.social · Mar 17

UPCOMING FREE CPD

The PKC Partnership Subject Leader Forum (Spring Term 24/25)

During this free session, the PKC team will discuss the role of subject leaders in the Ofsted Inspection Framework.

The PKC Partnership Subject Leader Forum (Spring Term 24/25) - Primary Knowledge Curriculum