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- Strong reputation of supporting schools for 30 years
- Excellent feedback from teachers, headteachers, governors, inspectors, local authorities, advisors and multi-academy trusts
- 99% of customers say they would recommend us
- 76% of customers are returning
- Run over 5000 courses nationwide
- Sold more than half a million books and downloads
- Small, passionate, caring team
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Progression in the National Curriculum (Focus Mini)
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Writing Exemplification for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
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Creating Your Own Report Card
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Learning Challenge Curriculum
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A Year by Year Breakdown of Key Knowledge and Skills' Expectations
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Retrieval Examples Specific to History
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Subject Leadership Range
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The Early Years Guide for Subject Leaders
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Creating and Implementing a Writing Curriculum: A Framework to Support the Teaching of Writing from Nursery to Year 6
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Golden Threads in History: Taking your Curriculum to the Next Level
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Ofsted Evaluation Schedule (Focus Mini)
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How to Assess a Knowledge-Rich Curriculum - Focusing on 'sticky knowledge' in science, history & geography & enhanced by art, DT, music, PE & computing
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Geoff and Margaret's Old School Book of Retirement Tales
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Key Assessment Criteria (Focus Mini)
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Retrieval Examples specific to Art & Design
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UPCOMING COURSES
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Education CPD Courses
VIEW ALL COURSESWe know school budgets are tight. We want to continue to support primary schools by providing CPD courses at sensible prices. We also realise one size doesn’t fit all, so we offer a broad range of on-demand courses that schools or individuals can buy into and watch at a time that suits them.
We want to work with you to make productive changes and improvements for pupils and staff.
EDUCATION CONSULTANCY
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School Improvement
BOOK A CONSULTANTFocus Education consultants work with schools, academies, MATs, LAs and other educational groups. All our consultancies are bespoke and tailored to meet the customer's needs. This might be a one-off consultancy or a series of visits over time. A large proportion of our clients now choose Focus Education as their preferred school improvement provider.
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Let customers speak for us
from 150 reviewsWhat a fabulous email to receive at the end of a very long week. Thank you for always going above and beyond for your customers, it is truly appreciated.
Excellent and up to date knowledge of the curriculum. Flexible and friendly staff. Support and challenge provided in equal measures.
These little books are a huge help in breaking down work into small steps. They were well received by all the staff and curriculum leaders found them very useful in redesigning/adapting our units of work.
Thank you for the objectives, I am happy that these reflect what we discussed. It was great to learn from your wisdom once again. I do really value our meetings and certainly look up to the path you have walked and learn a great deal each and every time.
The course was informative, well structured and contained lots of useful takeaways that can be immediately used in the classroom. It was obvious how some of the techniques could be used within my primary classroom and I look forward to making some small but significant changes to the way I teach.
Excellent read.
Clear and helpful communication, product arrived on time, good quality product.
Alex was very professional throughout the session. Alex was very personable and the staff were engaged throughout the session. Session supported teachers in their thinking around subject leadership. The teachers left the session in a positive mood. The session will feed well into the further training sessions we have planned for the coming terms
I have just watched the mini clip on Subject Leadership in a Small School and I think it is brilliant! I have taken so much from it.
Hi Clive, I hope you are well. I have had so many emails yesterday and conversations all about you!! You're absolutely inspirational - thank you for just being you! Staff feedback on "How he's just made it make sense" and our new staff really have got the foundations set for them, thanks to you.
On behalf of everyone here at St Thomas' we would like to say a huge thank you for today's training. Lots of individuals commented on fabulous the day was.
They are great for mixed aged classes so you know how to plan for progression in the same class even if you have three year groups
This is a really uplifting read! Reminds us of the joy we had in teaching.
Followed the writers on Twitter and delighted they have written a book.
A beautiful book of memories of school days past. The book reminiscent of bygone exercise books filled with information that teachers knew but pupils only strongly suspected. Written with real heart and warmth. Walk with Geoff and Margaret down memory lane.
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Ensuring Continuity and Progression in Teaching...
English is at the heart of the primary curriculum, and teaching it effectively requires careful planning to guarantee continuity and progression. This ensures pupils not only meet the expected standards...
Ensuring Continuity and Progression in Teaching...
English is at the heart of the primary curriculum, and teaching it effectively requires careful planning to guarantee continuity and progression. This ensures pupils not only meet the expected standards...
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The New Ofsted Report Card: How Primary Schools...
In September 2025, Ofsted are planning to introduce a new report card system for schools, providing a more detailed and transparent assessment of school performance. This shift could offer an...
The New Ofsted Report Card: How Primary Schools...
In September 2025, Ofsted are planning to introduce a new report card system for schools, providing a more detailed and transparent assessment of school performance. This shift could offer an...
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7 Steps to Making Lesson Planning Easier for Pr...
As primary teachers across the UK work to deliver a well-rounded education, they are tasked with the responsibility of teaching the National Curriculum—a comprehensive and structured guide designed to ensure...
7 Steps to Making Lesson Planning Easier for Pr...
As primary teachers across the UK work to deliver a well-rounded education, they are tasked with the responsibility of teaching the National Curriculum—a comprehensive and structured guide designed to ensure...