Jon Hutchinson

Jon Hutchinson, Regional Director at the Reach Foundation and former primary teacher, discusses the significance of curriculum reform and early intervention in education. He emphasizes schools as community hubs that can address barriers to learning. Hutchinson also elaborates on the need for a balanced national curriculum and innovative V-levels to accommodate diverse student pathways. The conversation touches on education’s polarization, the role of teachers in curriculum development, and the challenges of online discourse among educators.

Jon Hutchinson discusses his recent trip to remarkable schools in New York, exploring contrasts between joyfulness and rigor in educational settings, embracing first names in schools for collaborative relationships, and the impact of knowledge and assessment on educational practices. The discussion highlights the importance of investing in teachers and uplifting underserved communities.

Jon Hutchinson discusses the importance of curricular coherence in education, emphasizing the journey of each student. The conversation explores Reach's initiatives, instructional coaching, and community engagement to improve educational systems.

Lisa O’Loughlin, Principal and CEO of Nelson and Colne College Group, and Jon Hutchinson, Director of Curriculum and Teacher Development at the Reach Foundation, share their insights from the Curriculum and Assessment Review panel. They discuss the challenges of balancing ambition with political constraints and the importance of post-16 education. The conversation highlights the growth of oracy and the arts in the curriculum, while acknowledging the complexities of assessment reform. Their perspectives provide a rare glimpse into the evolution of England's educational landscape.

Curriculum expert Jon Hutchinson discusses knowledge-rich debate, curriculum guiding principles, and early career framework. Topics include sequencing curriculum content, primary vs secondary knowledge in education, ensuring coherence in curriculum oversight, redefining assessment, holistic community education approach, and instructional coaching impact.