Blog | Marc Hayes

Apr 116 min read

Powerful Curriculum Design - Stories in Primary History

Discover the power of storytelling in primary history curriculum design.

Nov 25, 20236 min read

Greater than a Sum of its Parts - A Purposeful Curriculum

I wrote this article for HWRK magazine. To view the original, please click here. The recent heatwave in September was a reminder of the...

Sep 9, 20236 min read

Storytelling across the Curriculum

Storytelling is a central part of the primary curriculum and we should be using it even more than we already do.

Jul 26, 20233 min read

Pearson's Primary Interactive Library: A Treasure Trove for Teachers

A review of resources from the Pearson Interactive Library for the primary curriculum.

Jun 20, 20234 min read

Curriculum Sequencing in Primary Humanities

An article I wrote for Teach Primary on Curriculum Sequencing in Primary Humanities.

Mar 4, 20236 min read

Best Bets for Year 6 in Spring 2 2023

Spring 2 can be a difficult term for Year 6 teachers. Across the country, Year 6 teachers will be thinking increasingly about the SATs...

Jan 7, 20236 min read

5 Ways ChatGPT can help Primary Teachers

How primary teachers can use ChatGPT AI to save time and improve their practice.

Apr 3, 20228 min read

What might be the benefits of taking a prescriptive approach to the primary curriculum?

A viewpoint on why teacher autonomy in curriculum development might not always be a good thing.

Mar 26, 202210 min read

Cognitive Science and Curriculum Sequencing in Primary History

How can we take advantage of cognitive load theory when planning and sequencing content in primary history?

Mar 12, 20228 min read

How do primary children learn knowledge?

How should primary pupils learn knowledge and develop their conceptual understanding? How does schema development happen?

Apr 13, 20215 min read

High Expectations in Primary: What They Are and Why They Matter

Several years ago, I was part of a SLT team which needed to respond to low standards. One of the areas for immediate improvement was for...

Apr 13, 20216 min read

Five Reasons why I did a MSc at Oxford University

In 2015, I successfully applied to study for a MSc in Learning and Teaching at the University of Oxford. After expressing an interest in...