The government’s ambition that every child should achieve and thrive  is not one many school leaders would argue with. In fact, most of us would say we’ve been working towards exactly that goal for years — often in spite of the system rather than because of it. The recent strategy document sets out a broad, hopeful vision: higher attainment, reduced disadvantage, improved attendance, better behaviour, stronger inclusion. It is ambitious, and it is well-intentioned. But as ever, the real...

Moral and character development are most powerful when they are not taught as separate topics, but formed through everyday learning . For this reason, the Heroism Framework is deliberately embedded within the writing curriculum , with strong and intentional links to reading and oracy . This is not accidental. It is pedagogical by design. Writing as Moral Thinking Made Visible Writing is where thinking becomes visible. When pupils write, they are required to clarify ideas, justify viewpoints,...

In recent years, schools have been placed under increasing expectation to evidence strong character  and personal development  outcomes. In response, PSHE and Citizenship have often been asked to carry this responsibility. While both PSHE and Citizenship are essential parts of a broad curriculum, they were never designed to carry the full weight of moral and character formation . This is where the Heroism Framework is fundamentally different. PSHE and Citizenship: Important, but Limited by...