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How to Design a Curriculum: Behind the Scenes at Developing Experts

A behind-the-scenes look at how Developing Experts designs a coherent, knowledge-rich curriculum. Discover the step-by-step process, from mapping the National Curriculum to lesson planning and delivery, that ensures progression, engagement, and effective learning across key stages.

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KS4 Required Practicals: What Students Really Need to Know

Why are required practicals so important, and what do students really need to know? This article explores how DE can support teachers to get the most out of practical work, including how to convert students' classroom experiments into written exam marks.

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Progression in KS1 and KS2 History Lessons

How can effective progression be implemented in History across KS1 and KS2? In this article, we answer that question with a case study focusing on two new History units.

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Earth Hour 2026: Classroom Resources and Event Information

Resources and information to help you explore Earth Hour with classes across KS1 and KS2.

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History Curriculum Pedagogy and Teaching Methods (Part 2)

Part 2 of DE's pedagogical guide to our new KS1 and KS2 History Curriculum.

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History Curriculum Pedagogy and Teaching Methods (Part 1)

Part 1 of our pedagogical guide to our new KS1 and KS2 History Curriculum.

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3 Reasons Why Science Week is an Important Date in Your School’s Calendar

Science Week 2026 is starting very soon! If you're searching for ways you can implement meaningful activities throughout the week, start here.

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Climate Change Teaching: 5 Methods to use in Primary School and KS3

Five practical and curriculum-linked ways to approach climate change in your classroom.

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Resources for International Polar Bear Day

Polar Bear Day is celebrated worldwide on February 27th. Here, we show you some curriculum-aligned activities that you can complete, along with links to key units.

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More information on Science Week 2026 - Bubbles

Science Week 2026 is just around the corner — here are some extra tips to help the week run smoothly.

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Darwin Day 2026

Why is evidence and enquiry so important in science? Explore the reasons why on Darwin Day 2026.

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Using real-world stories to drive scientific enquiry

There is so much going on in the world around us, with scientific stories and events happening every day. Here's how you can apply those stories to your science lessons.

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