The Curriculum Compendium

There are no quick fixes to creating a great curriculum. The settings that are doing the most thoughtful work start with thinking about what their pupils and the community really need. We see terrific examples of this from Milton Road Primary School and the Fulbridge Academy. A great curriculum takes the national curriculum as a starting point and includes opportunities for truly memorable learning. If we’re looking for inspiration to take our own curriculum thinking to the next level, then the best way we can do this is to eavesdrop the conversations of colleagues doing interesting stuff. When we are presented with case studies, it’s as though we are part of the conversation. The Curriculum Compendium is a magnificent body of work with stunning contributions from colleagues across the sector. It makes a significant contribution to the curriculum conversations across the country and deserves to be in every school. * Mary Myatt, education writer and speaker * This book is packed full of useful and insightful information for educators, leaning on lived experience and theory. It's a must-read if you are looking to create effective schools that are inclusive. * Bennie Kara, Former Deputy Headteacher, Writer and Trainer * Rae Snape has put together a fantastic Compendium for Curriculum action. It is comprehensive, inspiring and above all grounded in case examples. It gives us content, context, quality, leadership and personal and collective templates for engaging in curriculum transformation on the ground. Be inspired and be busy implementing the deep agenda you will find in this Handbook to be treasured. * Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus, former Dean OISE/University of Toronto. *