Enriching English – serie

Curriculum with Soul is a dynamic guide for Secondary English leaders, revitalising curriculum planning and strategy across all key stages. It encourages the use of diverse texts and impactful assessments, offering practical examples and reflective points. This book empowers and challenges teachers to create an inspiring and joyful curriculum. Jo Heathcote draws on her passion for English and years of experience as a Head of Department, examiner, author, and consultant in schools, to make the case for reframing your thinking about the English curriculum and rekindling the spirit and passion in English classrooms.Jo's engaging and accessible style blends personal experience with sage advice. She champions a straightforward, manageable curriculum design that focuses on teaching essential content effectively without overwhelming students. The book shows how to build a logical progression of skills and knowledge to enrich students’ learning experiences, while also making the most of the freedom KS3 offers to select your own texts without constraints.Organised into succinct, accessible chapters with plenty of illustrated examples, this slim, portable guide allows you to easily revisit sections. It’s perfect for deepening your knowledge, engaging in reflective exercises throughout, and supporting and advancing your professional development.