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OverviewDeveloping children’s voices raises awareness and empowerment, particularly in marginalised communities. It is important that children see themselves, their heritage, their cultures and their religions reflected and taught in schools – not as a tokenistic celebration day or week but weaved throughout the curriculum. Time to Shake Up the Primary Curriculum is a step-by-step guide on how to transform the curriculum content being taught in primary schools to better incorporate diversity into children’s learning. Headteacher Sarah Wordlaw equips teachers and school leaders with the appropriate subject knowledge to deliver a curriculum that is comprehensive, inclusive and empowering, whilst also providing an opportunity for current and aspiring school leaders to develop their leadership skills. Covering history, geography, English, maths, science and the arts, this book will: - aid teachers in becoming more inclusive and aware practitioners - assist leaders in developing and implementing a whole-school strategic approach to delivering an inclusive curriculum, where everyone feels seen - drive OFSTED ranking to outstanding. It enables and empowers teachers and school leaders to remap the National Curriculum to include diverse, global topics to broaden children’s understanding of their own community and wider society. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sarah WordlawPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Bloomsbury Education ISBN: 9781801991193ISBN 10: 1801991197 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 13 April 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsSarah Wordlaw brings a passionate and systematic eye to the task of creating an inclusive primary curriculum. Packed with ideas, it provides a toolbox for school leaders eager to promote positive change. -- John Svatins * Primary school senior leader * This book is a detailed and thorough exploration of how to diversify the primary curriculum. It is practical and allows for teachers to meaningfully make changes. A useful book and timely, too. -- Bennie Kara * Deputy Headteacher and Co-Founder, Diverse Educators * Sarah Wordlaw has pretty much written a perfect curriculum blueprint for every primary school. Any senior or curriculum leader can pick this up and treat it like a thorough and supportive checklist. It's structured brilliantly - Sarah answers all the questions we have about creating an inclusive and diverse curriculum; from staff training to what you need in classrooms, this book will leave you feeling confident and able to create an inclusive, sustainable curriculum for all primary school students and staff. -- Zahara Chowdhury * Head of Whole School DEI, Wellbeing and PSHE; education blogger and podcaster * Sarah Wordlaw brings a passionate and systematic eye to the task of creating an inclusive primary curriculum. Packed with ideas, it provides a toolbox for school leaders eager to promote positive change. -- John Svatins * Primary school senior leader * Sarah states that 'diversity, inclusion and visibility in the classroom is a constant journey'. I wholeheartedly agree with this and believe that, wherever you are on that journey, you need this book! -- Rosie O'Brien * Year 6 teacher * This book is a detailed and thorough exploration of how to diversify the primary curriculum. It is practical and allows for teachers to meaningfully make changes. A useful book and timely, too. -- Bennie Kara * Deputy Headteacher and Co-Founder, Diverse Educators * Sarah Wordlaw has pretty much written a perfect curriculum blueprint for every primary school. Any senior or curriculum leader can pick this up and treat it like a thorough and supportive checklist. It’s structured brilliantly - Sarah answers all the questions we have about creating an inclusive and diverse curriculum; from staff training to what you need in classrooms, this book will leave you feeling confident and able to create an inclusive, sustainable curriculum for all primary school students and staff. -- Zahara Chowdhury * Head of Whole School DEI, Wellbeing and PSHE; education blogger and podcaster * Sarah Wordlaw brings a passionate and systematic eye to the task of creating an inclusive primary curriculum. Packed with ideas, it provides a toolbox for school leaders eager to promote positive change. -- John Svatins * Primary school senior leader * Sarah states that 'diversity, inclusion and visibility in the classroom is a constant journey'. I wholeheartedly agree with this and believe that, wherever you are on that journey, you need this book! -- Rosie O'Brien * Year 6 teacher * Passionately written, well thought out and easy to read, the book offers lots of practical support... The author has been generous in sharing their own experience of inclusive curriculum development including insights, resources, book lists, example letter templates and even suggested curriculum maps. -- Anna Speke, Nasen education officer * Nasen Connect Magazine * This is a thought-provoking, practical how-to guide to school and curriculum development. It takes a holistic view of education, focusing on teaching children that there should be 'no outsiders' in our society. Passionately written, well thought out and easy to read, the book offers lots of practical support and is a valuable read for all practitioners. * NASEN Connect magazine * Author InformationSarah Wordlaw is a headteacher working in an inner-city South London primary school. She has successfully rewritten the curriculum in her school and is passionate about how teachers can use the curriculum to make the next generation better than us! She has led various subjects and areas of the school over her educational career and worked in many different capacities in a wide range of educational establishments. She identifies as a queer woman of mixed heritage and often felt unseen in taught subjects, both as a child and as an adult, which has fuelled her interest in diversity and inclusion. She has written on the topic of curriculum reform in several education magazines, including The Headteacher Magazine, HWRK Magazine, and UKEdChat. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |