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33. Ofsted-proof your curriculum: coherence & mastery in the KS3 classroom
Oxford Education Podcast
20 minutes 30 seconds
2 years ago
33. Ofsted-proof your curriculum: coherence & mastery in the KS3 classroom
Will Power
David Harris
Will Power talks to David Harris about the main challenges in the KS3 Maths classroom. They discuss:
What makes a curriculum coherent and why this is important.
How mastery supports learning that lasts
How to ensure your curriculum is Ofsted ready
Will Power is OUP’s maths publisher with responsibility for all primary and secondary products including Oxford Smart Mosaic, Numicon and White Rose Practice Journals. Before joining OUP, Will worked in challenging primary and secondary schools in East London and Oxford and was most recently head teacher in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, taking it from ‘Inadequate’ to ‘Good’ (Ofsted, 2022). Will has a special interest in cognitive science and pupil centred pedagogies, curriculum development and of course maths! He has worked as a Specialist Leader in Education and Maths Mastery Specialist and has supported schools in India in his role as Associate of Adhyayan Quality Education Foundation. Will has an MA in Educational Leadership and is a Future Leader (2014 cohort) and Teach First alumnus.
David Harris is a dynamic leader within education with a proven record of raising standards through development, mentoring, and coaching of other leaders and teachers. An outstanding teacher and tutor of mathematics who is passionate about engaging pupils, and a specialist in improving outcomes for neurodivergent young people for the last 10 years.
Further reading and support:
Read our Maths Curriculum summary
Watch Craig Barton’s webinar on High Expectations and Curriculum Coherence in the Maths Classroom
Learn more about the research behind the Oxford Smart Curriculum on the Oxford Education Blog
Find out more about Oxford Smart Mosaic
Get a free digital taster for your school
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Oxford Education Podcast
This podcast brings together educational experts to discuss key issues in primary and secondary education. Enjoy fascinating insights and get practical tips to apply to your teaching. Brought to you by the Schools Team at Oxford University Press.
