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Weft Thread

Lengths of thread which are looped under and over the warp thread on a loom

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What Should Subject Leads Focus On Right Now?

Issue 109: As the academic year draws to a close, it can be easy to spend valuable time on tasks that have little impact on next year’s success.
Interesting ≠ Effective

Issue 108: Students often remember the entertaining parts of a lesson while forgetting the key learning points
Hinge Questions

Issue 107: Turning uncertainty into actionable proof.
Beyond Display

Issue 106: Art exhibitions offer a window into how a well-designed art curriculum builds disciplinary knowledge over time
The Art of Teaching Through Story

Issue 105: Where we consider how complex knowledge can be taught to children when broken down in a manageable and age-appropriate way
Supporting Learners Impacted by Trauma

Issue 104: This issue discusses why a knowledge-rich curriculum supports learners impacted by trauma
Building Strong Foundations

Issue 103: One of the biggest challenges in EYFS is balancing academic readiness with children’s wider development.
A Powerful Voice: David Attenborough

Issue 102: Throughout any curriculum you will likely find a string of significant figures.
Teaching Sensitive Topics

Issue 101: In 2026, teachers have to navigate many complex topics in the classroom — this is challenging, but an essential part of our practice