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Knowledge in - set of 11 recordings

Full set of 11 subject recordings providing an easy-to-follow description and explanation of the different types of knowledge in each subject. Informed by HMI subject reviews (where available), these succinct overviews set out the implications for curriculum design. Total running time 3 hours, 23 minutes.

These short recordings (between 15 and 30 minutes each) get straight to the point and are ideal for:

  • giving the headlines to busy school leaders
  • staff briefings and ECT induction
  • supporting subject leader presentations, staff meetings and curriculum plans
  • supporting staff subject knowledge and planning for progression
  • informing link governors
  • completing the DPSI subject leader PowerPoint model
  • curriculum presentations to parents and others.


An informed, reliable and succinct reference for all in the school community.

Knowledge in Mathematics

One of a set of eleven subject recordings, this 20-minute session describes and explains the types of knowledge in mathematics. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.

An informed, reliable and succinct reference for all in the school community.


Knowledge in Physical Education

One of a set of eleven subject recordings, this 18-minute session describes and explains the types of knowledge in physical education. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.
An informed, reliable and succinct reference for all in the school community.


Knowledge in Religious Education

One of a set of eleven subject recordings, this 21-minute session describes and explains the types of knowledge in Religious Education. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.

An informed, reliable and succinct reference for all in the school community.



Knowledge in Music

One of a set of eleven subject recordings, this 16-minute session describes and explains the types of knowledge in music. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design. 

An informed, reliable and succinct reference for all in the school community.


Knowledge in English and Knowledge in Languages

Two of a set of eleven subject recordings, this 32-minute session describes and explains the types of knowledge in English and Languages. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.
These short recordings get straight to the point and are ideal for:

  • giving the headlines to busy school leaders
  • staff briefings and ECT induction
  • supporting subject leader presentations, staff meetings and curriculum plans
  • supporting staff subject knowledge and planning for progression
  • informing link governors
  • completing the DPSI subject leader PowerPoint model
  • curriculum presentations to parents and others.                                                                                                                                                                    An informed, reliable and succinct reference for all in the school community.


Knowledge in Art and Design

An easy-to-follow description and explanation of the types of knowledge in Art and Design. Informed by current research, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.
An informed, reliable and succinct reference for all in the school community.


Knowledge in English

An easy-to-follow description and explanation of the types of knowledge in English. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.
One of a set of eleven subject recordings, this 30-minute session describes and explains the types of knowledge in English.

Knowledge in Computing

An easy-to-follow description and explanation of the types of knowledge in computing. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.
An informed, reliable and succinct reference for all in the school community.


Headline short: Phonics - what the current guidance means for your school

Ideal for busy leaders.

Informed by DfE requirements and inspection criteria, this 30-minute recorded session gets straight to the point. It makes it clear what is meant by a systematic synthetic phonics programme that is used with fidelity. The session includes information about what should happen before Reception and what needs to happen in Reception and beyond. Helping you make sure you get it right..


Knowledge in Science

An easy-to-follow description and explanation of the types of knowledge in science. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.

One of a set of eleven recordings, this describes and explains the types of knowledge in science. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.


Knowledge in History

An easy-to-follow session that describes and explains the types of knowledge in history. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.
One of a set of eleven subject recordings, this 30-minute session describes and explains the types of knowledge in history.

Knowledge in Geography

An easy-to-follow description and explanation of the types of knowledge in geography. Informed by the HMI subject review, this succinct overview sets out the implications for curriculum design.
One of a set of eleven subject recordings, this 20-minute session describes and explains the types of knowledge in geography.