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Research is clear that using phonics to teach reading works, argues Clare Sealy, but why don’t more teachers know about the science behind it?

This is a useful, if flawed, overview of different approaches to professional development and their relative strengths and weaknesses, writes Clare Sealy

In this age of fakes news, we must teach pupils to question why they are learning certain information, says Clare Sealy

It’s essential we promote reading for pleasure, but it’s not easy, says Clare Sealy

inference is one of the trickiest skills to teach in primary, but Clare Sealy says two approaches make it much easier

Ofsted is making curriculum a top priority in its inspections from next year – and the move has already proved controversial, with criticisms about potential ideological preferences and fears about workload. The move will also put a huge strain on primary schools in particular, argues primary headteacher Clare Sealey, but by following the research into what makes learning effective, excellent curriculum design is possible for all schools