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Hello Everyone! My name is Emma Howe and I am the Deputy Headteacher at Temple Hill Primary Academy. As a leader, I genuinely believe that every child deserves to have their voice heard.
This is why we recently introduced Oracy: to put speaking and listening at the very heart of our curriculum. We did this because we know this is what our children need, not just because the recent curriculum review now says it must be taught. And we are already seeing the results! I was recently invited to share the impact that Oracy is having on our children’s writing at National Conference in London. As a school, we are incredibly proud of our journey so far and the progress our children are making.
As CEO of The Golden Thread Alliance, a Trust encompassing nine primary schools across North Kent, my unwavering determination is to ensure that every child within our care is fully equipped to grasp the challenges of tomorrow.
This commitment is woven into the very fabric of our Trust, forming the “Golden Thread” that connects and strengthens each of our schools.
As we approach the end of another academic year, my thoughts turn to the significant transitions many children and young people in our care will soon face.
Whether moving between year groups, key stages, or starting a new school, these moments can catch us unprepared while our attention is absorbed by the present.
Each year at The Golden Thread Alliance, our wider curriculum comes alive with a themed week, and this year, we are thrilled to dedicate it to “Diversity Week.”
Our focus is on honouring the many cultures, countries, and communities that shape our schools and the world beyond them.
