The Meta Curriculum project has transformed how a number of schools within the The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) talk about curriculum development. Developed by Amelia Walker , the initiative has sought to develop a common language for curriculum design to help schools overcome common barriers to curriculum review and reform. The framework and resources – which are available online – draws upon the thinking and theory behind curriculum design and helps school staff to have conversations about the curriculum based on an in-depth research-led understanding of knowledge and memory. In this workshop, David Linsell will discuss the impact on TKAT's schools and the architect of The Meta Curriculum, Amelia Walker, will explain the practicalities of using this approach. Delegates will be introduced to the Meta Curriculum approach and the lessons learned during its implementation across TKAT's schools, including a specific focus on the reading curriculum/strategy at TKAT. Ultimately, the workshop will seek to present key practical takeaways from the Meta Curriculum that delegates can use to influence their own curriculum design thinking: www.supportservicesforeducation.co.uk/Page/21525