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How to Become an Inspirational Headteacher
How to Become an Inspirational Headteacher in the Current Climate Staff wellbeing and time management are often on the lips of headteachers when asked about their current situation, but what does this really mean? Is it just cakes in the staffroom and extra PPA time? What real impact is their role having on the school? … How to Become an Inspirational Headteacher
17 May 2022
How Can You Personalise Your School Curriculum?
How Can You Personalise Your School Curriculum when it is primarily driven by National Curriculum coverage? Have you considered that even a small shift away from the rigid one-size fits all approach could have a positive impact? Time Problem Trying to cover too much content in too much detail leads to shallow learning, reflected in … How Can You Personalise Your School Curriculum?
10 May 2022
Teaching Children About Conflict
Talking to Pupils About the Russia-Ukraine Crisis The Russia-Ukraine crisis has recently sparked new conversations around how we teach our children about conflict in a way which is sensitive and age-appropriate. Your youngest pupils may not be aware of this particular conflict, but certainly your ‘tweens’ will be hearing and seeing things that they may … Teaching Children About Conflict
1 March 2022
<strong>What is a global curriculum? </strong>
Have you ever been asked to make your curriculum more global? For many years, as the Primary Headteacher of a successful British International School and like Headteachers everywhere, I wanted the very best curriculum for my children. A curriculum that opened their young minds as global citizens, was inclusive, helped them to be more creative, … <strong>What is a global curriculum? </strong>
25 February 2022
Components and Composites
Can you explain the difference between them? If not, let us help you with this simple guide to components and composites! Pupils are on a learning journey made up of incremental steps. These steps are known as components of the curriculum. Our aim as teachers is to help them reach different destinations on that journey. These are … Components and Composites
19 January 2022
What is Powerful Knowledge?
We are told that pupils need powerful knowledge, but what does ‘powerful knowledge’ mean and what does it look like? OK, let’s start by defining powerful. Powerful is having a lot of strength or force or having a great effect. So, what qualifies as knowledge with a lot of strength, force and has a great … What is Powerful Knowledge?
19 November 2021
The Model Music Curriculum – Getting Up to Speed / Tempo!
What is the Model Music Curriculum? Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start #julieandrewstribute. So, what’s the deal with the Model Music Curriculum (henceforth known as the MMC)? Well, in their own words, it’s “the Government’s ambitious plan for all children to have access to an excellent music education… supporting … The Model Music Curriculum – Getting Up to Speed / Tempo!
21 September 2021
Why children need good communication skills (and how to help develop them)
Why are good communication skills so important for children? Find out here, and discover top tips for developing strong communicators.
17 August 2021
What is a Dimensions Discovery Session?
Your bespoke Discovery Session helps you understand how our curriculum will work for you before you join our growing community – find out more here!
17 August 2021
Adapting your curriculum to a specialist setting
Did you catch our latest free webinar on how to adapt your curriculum to a specialist setting? Read our blog for a summary of what we covered.
9 July 2021
Bespoke curriculum design: under the microscope
What do we mean by bespoke curriculum design? Find out how we deliver a truly personalised curriculum to every school.
9 July 2021
Methods of differentiation in the classroom
In recent decades, differentiation has come to be considered a key skill for teachers. But what does it really mean?
9 July 2021
Does ‘Learning Means the World’ plan for the development of substantive and disciplinary knowledge?
How does Dimensions’ ‘Learning Means the World’ curriculum plan for the development of substantive and disciplinary knowledge?
6 July 2021
An easy guide to substantive knowledge and disciplinary knowledge
Read our latest blog for clarity about what substantive knowledge and disciplinary knowledge mean, and the difference between the two.
2 July 2021
Early Years Foundation Stage 2021 – stay ahead with Dimensions
From September 2021, schools must follow the new Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum laid out by the Department for Education. Fortunately, we’ve done the work for you!
5 May 2021
My top five tips on leading a team
Our founder and director, Elaine Sutton, offers her expert tips on how to lead a team.
29 April 2021
How to rebuild pupils’ social skills post-lockdown
How will you rebuild pupils’ social skills post-lockdown? We identify the key skills they may be lacking and explore how you could help redevelop them.
2 March 2021
What is a primary curriculum?
What is a primary curriculum? What does it involve, and is it the same as the National Curriculum?
20 November 2020
How to prepare parents for home learning
How do you prepare parents for home learning? Follow our tips from curriculum experts to ensure remote learning runs smoothly for your pupils.
18 October 2020
5 tips for adapting your curriculum for home learning
Home learning: how can you adapt your curriculum to set teachers and pupils up for success? Discover our five expert tips.
9 October 2020
Ofsted subject deep dive: what you need to know
What is an Ofsted deep dive and how can you prepare for it? Find out what it means and how it’s assessed, and discover common deep dive questions.
7 October 2020
How to embrace Black History Month all year round
How will you mark Black History Month? Discover how – and why – our curriculum embraces Black history all year round.
2 October 2020
Raccoons in a bin: does the patchwork approach deliver a cohesive curriculum?
Are you a raccoon in a bin, sniffing around the web for resources? Find out why a cohesive curriculum trumps the patchwork approach.
23 July 2020
What the World Needs Now…
What the World Needs Now…. A Future-Proof Global Curriculum Written in the light of recent events surrounding George Floyd’s death, I read an article entitled ‘A Future-Proof Curriculum’* and it got me thinking… Let’s start with a quote from that article:- “Black History Month, albeit a month to reflect and raise awareness, underpins the issues … What the World Needs Now…
16 June 2020
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Beeston Primary School
Warton St. Paul’s CE School
St Andrew’s School