Pedagogy Perspectives with Mary Myatt

Mary Myatt is an education adviser, writer, and former teacher whose work has shaped curriculum thinking in the UK for over a decade. Drawing from deep experience across schools, local authorities, and national conversations, she champions rigorous, humane, and intellectually rich learning.

In this discussion:

• How schools now need to move beyond structural planning to reignite joy, intellectual curiosity, and deep subject knowledge through high-quality texts.
• How 'high challenge, low threat' environments enable all learners to access demanding material, and why success lies in trusting children with rich content while removing fear of failure.
• What 'doing fewer things in greater depth' looks like in practice, especially when schools are refining curriculum post-COVID and preparing for the Curriculum and Assessment Review.

• How curriculum conversations spark professional dialogue, cross-phase understanding, and better alignment between purpose, pedagogy, and subject identity.

Listen in to hear how Mary encourages leaders and teachers to trust in their professional judgement, use beautiful materials, and keep the work iterative, joyful, and grounded in what will matter most to children.