TEACHER STANDARDS

Unlocking Potential: Challenging Primary Pupils at Greater Depth

Ever wondered how to truly unlock the potential of your high-attaining primary pupils and move beyond simply 'finishing the curriculum'? This course provides primary school educators with a comprehensive toolkit to identify, nurture and extend the learning of pupils working at greater depth. We'll delve into the nuances of greater depth within the national curriculum, focusing on strategies that cultivate critical thinking, complex problem-solving and genuine independent learning across the curriculum, ultimately transforming your classroom into a dynamic environment where every child thrives and is appropriately challenged.
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Yiotina Achilleos-Dania
 & Hayley Wallace 

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

develop a clear understanding of greater depth within the national curriculum, distinguishing it from age-related expectations;
identify pupils working at greater depth and implement effective strategies to challenge and extend their learning; 
design and deliver engaging, open-ended tasks that foster mastery, reasoning and problem-solving skills;
apply effective adaptive teaching strategies to provide sustained challenge for high-attaining pupils while maintaining workload balance;
support pupils in developing independence and resilience by fostering a growth mindset and encouraging risk-taking in learning.

Course Lessons

Written by: Yiotina Achilleos-Dania

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Yiotina has spent over a decade immersed in the world of primary education. Most of her teaching career, she juggled the roles of science and maths subject leader—because why settle for just one challenge? Armed with degrees in Marketing Communications, Business Analysis and Education (plus a National Qualification of Middle Leadership), she’s been at the forefront of introducing new initiatives, reshaping curricula and championing practical, hands-on learning to ensure every pupil thrives.

From training staff to supporting long-term skill progression, Yiotina has always been passionate about helping both pupils and teachers grow. Now, as a CPD content writer and editor, she’s swapped the classroom for the creative space of professional development, using her expertise to craft engaging, impactful resources that continue to support educators and learners—just this time, it’s done from behind the scenes!

Presented by: Hayley Wallace

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Hayley is a Video Content Creator on the CPD team at Twinkl. She has over 15 years teaching experience as a primary classroom teacher and specialist science teacher in both primary and secondary. She has been a subject lead in science for over 12 years and successfully lead departments of experienced and trainee teachers. As well as completing a PGCE in Primary Education, she has achieved a BSc(Hons) in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a post graduate qualification in Forensic Science. Hayley has also held leadership roles in whole-school wellbeing and is passionate about school culture and making education a positive experience for both pupils and staff. 

In collaboration with: Carly Watkins

Carly is the Quality of Education Lead at Twinkl PD, overseeing the development of Teachers' Standards courses. She is an experienced primary school teacher and senior leader with an MA in Education Practice and NPQ in Leading Teacher Development. Carly also facilitates the ECF, delivering training for current mentors and ECTs; she is passionate about accessible and actionable professional development for all educators at all levels.