A new chapter in Key Stage 3
Mary Myatt’s bestselling new book KS3: The Ambitious Years is an invaluable resource for schools that want to transform years 7 to 9 into a powerful intellectual foundation. It’s a call to raise expectations and build a more coherent KS3 experience for every pupil.
Highlights include:
Highlights include:
why KS3 has been underpowered and the consequences for KS4
what a strong Key Stage 3 looks like in practice
how to design a curriculum built on depth before pace
the role of reading, vocabulary and knowledge in securing understanding
practical steps for leaders and teachers to implement change
About the author
Mary Myatt
Education adviser, author and speaker.
Mary works with schools, trusts and organisations on curriculum, leadership and school improvement. She focuses on building ambitious and coherent provision for all pupils. Her work is rooted in the belief that there are no quick fixes in education. Strong outcomes come from deep thinking, humane leadership and sustained attention to what matters most.
Mary is the founder of KS3: The Ambitious Years as well as The Myatt & Co Curriculum and The Teachers’ Collection. Her other books include High Challenge, Low Threat; Hopeful Schools; The Curriculum: Gallimaufry to Coherence and Back on Track. She has also co-authored the Huh curriculum series with John Tomsett.
Mary is the founder of KS3: The Ambitious Years as well as The Myatt & Co Curriculum and The Teachers’ Collection. Her other books include High Challenge, Low Threat; Hopeful Schools; The Curriculum: Gallimaufry to Coherence and Back on Track. She has also co-authored the Huh curriculum series with John Tomsett.
