New Download Available: History Primary Disciplinary Knowledge - Characteristics and Curriculum Statements
You've been wanting to add some history disciplinary knowledge statements to your curriculum, but if you're honest you're not sure...
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Along with being a primary school teacher and leader, blogging is where this all started for Aidan. If it wasn't for his passion for writing and sharing his learning and experiences, he wouldn't be working as an education consultant with schools across the country today. Shared best practice should be available to all and here on the Aidan Severs Consulting blog you can get ideas for making a difference in your own school. The blog is also a great place to learn exactly the kind of work that Aidan can partner with your school on.
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Aidan Severs
- Jul 2
- 3 min
What Can Go Wrong When Writing Your Own Curriculum?
I've seen first-hand what can go wrong in developing curricula, and the additional time and resources that are wasted as a result. Here...
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Aidan Severs
- Jun 25
- 3 min
What Is A Concept-Based Curriculum?
A while ago I wrote about how to develop a concept-based curriculum ( you can read that here ) and I now just want to take a step back to...
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Aidan Severs
- Jun 20
- 3 min
Starter for 10: Curriculum Development
On the face of it, curriculum development and design appears simple. All you have to do is work out what needs teaching and in what...
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Aidan Severs
- Jun 18
- 2 min
What Even Is A Curriculum Driver?
Let's keep this short and sweet. What is a curriculum driver? A curriculum driver is a principle that guides the development and delivery...
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Aidan Severs
- Jun 6
- 1 min
Primary D&T: Teaching The Iterative Design Process
I wrote this article a while back when I was a deputy head with responsibility for curriculum, teaching and learning, and was in the...
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Aidan Severs
- May 28
- 3 min
The 4 Ps Of The Design & Technology Curriculum
Discover how to revolutionize your design technology curriculum with the 4 Ps approach and learn to teach DT effectively.
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Aidan Severs
- May 23
- 2 min
What is substantive knowledge?
Discover exactly what substantive knowledge is. Check out some examples of disciplinary knowledge.
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Aidan Severs
- May 23
- 2 min
What is procedural knowledge?
Discover exactly what procedural knowledge is. Check out some examples of disciplinary knowledge.
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Aidan Severs
- May 23
- 2 min
What is disciplinary knowledge?
Discover exactly what disciplinary knowledge is. Check out some examples of disciplinary knowledge.
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Aidan Severs
- May 21
- 5 min
Curriculum: What Is The Best Kind Of 'Big Question'?
Unlock the secret to crafting the perfect 'Big Question Curriculum' with the ultimate guide. Learn the best question types and their impact.
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Aidan Severs
- May 13
- 4 min
How To Write Good Curriculum Statements (And Why I'm Not Calling Them Objectives)
Learn how to craft effective curriculum statements and why they are more than just objectives.
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Aidan Severs
- May 7
- 4 min
Curriculum Drivers and Disciplinary Knowledge - What's The Link?
Uncover the vital link between curriculum drivers and disciplinary knowledge.
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Aidan Severs
- Apr 30
- 4 min
Knowledge vs. Skills: What's More Important?
"Skills are a kind of knowledge - a knowledge of how to do something. Different subjects require the teaching of a different balance of know
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Aidan Severs
- Feb 19
- 1 min
Featured Article: Interleaving: What Is It And How Can It Improve Memory And Learning In The Maths Classroom?
Here's an article I wrote for Third Space Learning about interleaving. It was fascinating to read the research on this strategy and to...
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Aidan Severs
- May 18, 2023
- 1 min
S1 E5 - Setting Objectives, the National Curriculum & Developing DT Knowledge with Sarah Haigh
The Subject Leaders Podcast S1 E5 - Setting Objectives, the National Curriculum & Developing Teachers' DT Subject Knowledge with Sarah Haigh
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Aidan Severs
- May 11, 2023
- 1 min
S1 E4: Contextualising Curriculum, Implementation & Teaching Primary History with Vinay Verma
In the fourth episode of The Subject Leaders Podcast we talk to Vinay Verma, an early career teacher and primary history leader. In this...
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Aidan Severs
- May 3, 2023
- 1 min
What Is A Spiral Curriculum?
I've written a new article for Third Space Learning entitled 'What Is A Spiral Curriculum: A Teacher’s Guide to What, How And When To...
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Aidan Severs
- Apr 19, 2023
- 1 min
S1 E1: Inclusive Curriculum, Action Planning and Curriculum in MFL with Emily Griffin
The Subject Leaders Podcast Series 1 Episode 1: Emily Griffin, English, MFL and curriculum leader speaks about curriculum and Ofsted
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Aidan Severs
- Apr 9, 2023
- 2 min
How I Work With Businesses On Their Education Outreach
As an education consultant, one of my roles is to help businesses like yours to develop education curricula to improve your outreach...
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