A new chapter in Key Stage 3

Mary Myatt’s bestselling new book KS3: The Ambitious Years is an invaluable resource for schools that want to transform years 7 to 9 into a powerful intellectual foundation. It’s a call to raise expectations and build a more coherent KS3 experience for every pupil.

Highlights include:
why KS3 has been underpowered and the consequences for KS4
what a strong Key Stage 3 looks like in practice
how to design a curriculum built on depth before pace
the role of reading, vocabulary and knowledge in securing understanding
practical steps for leaders and teachers to implement change

About the author

Mary Myatt

Education adviser, author and speaker.
Mary works with schools, trusts and organisations on curriculum, leadership and school improvement. She focuses on building ambitious and coherent provision for all pupils. Her work is rooted in the belief that there are no quick fixes in education. Strong outcomes come from deep thinking, humane leadership and sustained attention to what matters most.

Mary is the founder of KS3: The Ambitious Years as well as The Myatt & Co Curriculum and The Teachers’ Collection. Her other books include High Challenge, Low Threat; Hopeful Schools; The Curriculum: Gallimaufry to Coherence and Back on Track. She has also co-authored the Huh curriculum series with John Tomsett.
"This is not a book of quick fixes. It is a call for clarity, coherence and ambition, for every pupil."
- Mary Myatt

Inside, you'll find:

Why KS3 has been underpowered and the consequences for KS4
What strong KS3 looks like in practice
How to design a curriculum built on depth, not coverage
The role of reading, vocabulary and knowledge in securing understanding
Practical steps for leaders and teachers to implement change

Get your copy

Available in paperback and Kindle.

New book by Mary Myatt

KS3: The Ambitious Years

Why Years 7-9 matter more than we think

Bestseller
In KS3: The Ambitious Years, Mary Myatt sets out a clear and practical approach to curriculum and teaching in Years 7–9.

Drawing on research, classroom practice and years of working with schools and trusts, this book challenges the idea that KS3 is a holding stage and shows how it can become the most powerful phase in a pupil’s education.
"This is not a book of quick fixes. It is a call for clarity, coherence and ambition, for every pupil."
- Mary Myatt

Inside, you'll find:

Why KS3 has been underpowered and the consequences for KS4
What strong KS3 looks like in practice
How to design a curriculum built on depth, not coverage
The role of reading, vocabulary and knowledge in securing understanding
Practical steps for leaders and teachers to implement change

Get your copy

Available in paperback and Kindle.
About author
Mary Myatt
Education adviser, author & speaker
Mary is an education adviser, writer and speaker. She curates KS3: The Ambitious Years where she works with colleagues to develop thoughtful work on the curriculum and wider school improvement.

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