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Emma Lennard
@emlennard.bsky.social
Primary curriculum adviser, teacher, ITT trainer, chair of governors. Always learning.

www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org
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So excited to see the launch of this series - it’s a pinch me moment - but here is my latest book for all you wonderful primary geography leaders! Thank you @bloomsburyed.bsky.social for the adventure! ♥️🌍
📚How to Lead It titles enable busy subject leaders to make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula with confidence. Pre-order now!
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho...

@emlennard.bsky.social @triciamoss.bsky.social
@kirstysimkin.bsky.social @missis-scs.bsky.social
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We’ve got several @pkckst.bsky.social Curriculum in Action CPD Days coming up — take a look here: www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org/cpd/

📍 London, Peterborough, and Wisbech

I learn so much from these days - a real privilege to join.
#primaryteaching #curriculum #teacherCPD
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Join me tomorrow 3pm to explore Leading #PrimaryGeography - a few hours left to sign up here: www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org/event/leadin... @pkckst.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Thinking about developing primary subject leadership in your school? Leading on English, Science, Geography or History? Join us for this free subject leadership webinar!
👉 Register here: doodle.com/sign-up-shee...
#PrimaryEducation #SubjectLeadership #Curriculum #TeacherCPD #PrimaryGeography
October 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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OUT TODAY

Two brand new books in the how to Lead it Series.

Alex Pethick has written the history guide, and @emlennard.bsky.social has written the book on geography.

Please do share and let your networks know, these are terrific.
September 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Hello publication day! 30% off until the end of Sept: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/how-to-le...
September 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Starting #teachertraining or joining a school as an #ECT in Sept? This might be a good place to start! Filled with things we wish we'd known, written to help you on your journey into our brilliant profession. We hope it helps! uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/se... @seamusgibbons1.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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If leaders want to truly understand the issues facing early years teachers, they need to spend more time engaging with this phase, writes @juliangrenier.bsky.social
Why leaders need to spend more time in the early years
To truly understand the issues early years teachers are facing, school leaders need to engage more deeply with this stage of education, writes Julian Grenier
www.tes.com
July 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
So excited to see the launch of this series - it’s a pinch me moment - but here is my latest book for all you wonderful primary geography leaders! Thank you @bloomsburyed.bsky.social for the adventure! ♥️🌍
📚How to Lead It titles enable busy subject leaders to make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula with confidence. Pre-order now!
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/ho...

@emlennard.bsky.social @triciamoss.bsky.social
@kirstysimkin.bsky.social @missis-scs.bsky.social
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June 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Join us for our free @pkckst.bsky.social partnership network event ⬇️ we’ve got lots of updates to share!
June 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Are you asking the right questions in the classroom?

This free webinar can help you develop your use of questions!

Sign up here:
Asking The Right Questions Webinar
Why Questions Should Be at the Heart of Your Curriculum and Assessment Strategy Webinar for Primary Schools, from Carousel Learning & PKC
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Really love this programme- can’t wait to meet the new cohort! Join me and let’s make your primary curriculum one to be really proud of!
June 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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UPCOMING CPD

Leading History

Join live or access the recording!

Leading History (Summer Term 24/25) - Primary Knowledge Curriculum
PKC
www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org
June 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our Curriculum Leadership Programme starts on 18th June -one of my favourite @pkckst.bsky.social programmes, I can promise to bring enthusiasm as we support you to develop a brilliant primary curriculum! www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org/event/curric...
June 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Leading primary geography? Join me on 5th June to explore sequencing the curriculum, embedding local geography, supporting progression, networking and lots more! @pkckst.bsky.social
www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org/event/leadin...
Leading Geography (Summer Term 24/25) - Primary Knowledge Curriculum
PKC
www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org
May 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
An incredible programme - run by the kindest, most passionate and dedicated people you will ever meet! Take a look ⬇️ @elprogramme.bsky.social
Enrolment for ELP Year 6 is now OPEN!
Take a look below to see all of what ELP has to offer.
Click link below to receive your pack including enrolment form.
knowledgehub.org.uk/elp
May 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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PKC recently hit a huge milestone - over 100,000 pupils currently learn through the Primary Knowledge Curriculum!
May 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Interesting proposals for (affordable) reforms of teacher professional development in England from @ippr.bsky.social and @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social 👀

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April 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Leading #primaryscience? Join us for an online training session on 6th May packed with useful explanations, ideas and guidance to excel in your role: www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org/event/leadin... @pkckst.bsky.social
Leading Science (Summer Term 24/25) - Primary Knowledge Curriculum
PKC
www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org
April 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Join our summer cohort for The Responsive Teaching Programme here: www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org/event/the-re...
✅ Cog-sci
✅ Effective feedback
✅ Checking for understanding
✅ Sustainable support and challenge
✅ A wonderful, knowledgable and friendly presenter! @morgsedu.bsky.social
The Responsive Teaching Programme (Summer Term 24/25) - Primary Knowledge Curriculum
PKC
www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org
April 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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UPCOMING CPD

Leading Science

Find out more:
Leading Science (Summer Term 24/25) - Primary Knowledge Curriculum
PKC
primaryknowledgecurriculum.org
April 3, 2025 at 5:31 AM
My lunch date today (and 24 brilliant year 5s!) 😁♥️ @zslofficial.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
What a busy day with a wonderful cohort of @elprogramme.bsky.social leaders from Belgium - so proud to showcase @pkckst.bsky.social and thank you to everyone involved in making it a success!
March 31, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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*** NEW POST ***

'What is happening with writing?'

"Schools are trying to support struggling writers with ‘build-your-own’ approaches & interventions. Writing lacks good diagnostic assessment as well as interventions to address problems that emerge..."

alexquigley.co.uk/what-is-happ...
What is happening with writing?
Writing problems, and solutions, can too often go undetected in schools. Unlike reading, there are relatively few specific writing assessments to detect issues that schools can use, so it is hard to f...
alexquigley.co.uk
March 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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UPCOMING FREE CPD

The PKC Partnership Subject Leader Forum (Spring Term 24/25)

During this free session, the PKC team will discuss the role of subject leaders in the Ofsted Inspection Framework.

The PKC Partnership Subject Leader Forum (Spring Term 24/25) - Primary Knowledge Curriculum
PKC
www.primaryknowledgecurriculum.org
March 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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'Good assessment isn't off the peg - it must fit the curriculum and the way knowledge is structured in each subject.'
@profbeckyallen.bsky.social Respecting subject sensitivity shared in the curriculum content and sequence of
@counsellc.bsky.social, and in assessment @profbeckyallen.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM