Reforming Lessons provides a first-hand account of the ambitious reform program that has led to a transformation in English schools since 2010 and has seen students improve in international comparison tests such as PIRLS and PISA.

Co-authored by former Schools Minister Nick Gibb and Headteacher Robert Peal, the book explores the key principles behind the reforms and reveals their impact on school leadership, accountability, teaching methods, curriculum design, and student behavior.

Addressing the long-standing legacy of 'progressive' approaches to teaching in English schools, and the development of evidence-based alternatives, the book demonstrates that approaches to education such as 'warm-strict', 'teacher-led instruction', and 'knowledge-rich curriculum' have been both controversial and highly successful.

Chapters cover:

• Reforms to the primary curriculum—phonics and mathematical mastery
• The return of rigor in the secondary curriculum
• School structures—academies and free schools
• Academic standards
• Grassroots reforms
• Changes to teacher training and the introduction of the Early Career Framework

Providing a fascinating insight into the major reforms that have shaped England’s school system and the motivations behind them, this is essential reading for anyone working in the education sector, policymakers, and those interested in education reform.

Pages: 248, Dimensions: 17.4x17.4cm