By Tricia Moss, Sallie Stanton (author) Part of the How to Lead It series
"A practical and accessible guide that explores all key elements of the primary English curriculum."
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This is such a practical and useful book. It is a book of how to prioritise, how to make decisions, and how to make research more meaningful and relevant. It covers all elements of English from the foundation stage to the end of KS2 including how to encourage reading, practical tips on teaching spelling and tips on structuring a text and sentence building.
The book is divided into manageable sized chapters with an incredibly useful contents section.
All aspects of the curriculum are explored. The book clearly pinpoints where to look for the answers you might need; so, if you didn’t want to read the book from cover to cover, or needed an answer quickly, it is easy to isolate the area you are interested in.
School culture – articulating visions – Chapter 3.
It is a very accessible book, and as a busy teacher, I so appreciate the way you can take as much or as little as you need from each section. In each chapter, there is an introduction, an interesting in depth discussion on the topic, of about 12-16 pages, and then a summary and questions for reflection. However, if you are pushed for time and what teacher isn’t, you can check in and simply check the bullet points.
For example: - How do you get the best from research?
So straightforward, so helpful. There is then the opportunity to read around the subject later by looking at the questions, the detail and the summary. Indeed, for further clarification and more in-depth support there is a fantastic link to associations, online resources and websites. At the back of the book, there is an in depth bibliography for further reading and reflection and some very interesting case studies.
This is a book without flannel; it is not patronising but at the same time it does not assume. It is of real practical help to all current and all aspiring English leaders.
How to Lead It: Primary English written by Tricia Moss and Sallie Stanton is available to purchase in paperback, at Bloomsbury Education.
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The How to Lead It series are the go-to guides for primary subject leads in schools and trusts.
In them you will find:
- clear summaries of relevant research and thinking around best practice
- age-specific and inclusive classroom examples
- reflective questions
- suggestions for short PD sessions with colleagues
Everything in the book is applied thoughtfully to your specific subject area. These books enable busy subject leaders to confidently make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula.
All the key elements of the primary English curriculum are explored including phonics, curriculum design, assessment, reading, writing, handwriting, spelling and oracy as well as support on how to approach research and a step-by-step guide to implementing changes in realistic and inclusive ways.
Tricia Moss is Trust Curriculum Lead and English specialist for the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust. Leading across 40 primary schools, Tricia has developed the trust's English curriculum and leads on all aspects of English and reading professional development. Tricia's previous roles include English subject leader, Local Authority writing moderator and KS2 to KS3 transition lead.
How to Lead It: Primary English - An exclusive Introduction from the authors, and a Free Webinar invitation from Bloomsbury Education
Finding it hard to know what to prioritise as subject lead or how to work out which research is relevant and how it applies to your subject specifically? The How to Lead It series are the go-to guides for primary subject leads in schools and trusts.
How to Lead It: Primary English features in the following genres: Books for Teachers, Recommendations, Grammar, Spelling & Literature, Educational: First / native language: Reading and writing skills, Educational: Language, literature and literacy, Educational material, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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How to Lead It: Primary English was written by Tricia Moss, Sallie Stanton and published by Bloomsbury Education an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
How to Lead It: Primary English has 240 pages
Yes it is part of How to Lead It series
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