Teacher Notes: Standing on the shoulders of giants

Intent To provide an overview PowerPoint presentation to be used flexibly as a thematic Assembly or Personal Development lesson resource.

Aims • To address the theme of ‘standing on the shoulders of giants’ – the role of learning from the experience of others and influence and inspiration in shaping personal progress and development - through the careers of and relationship between St. Lawrence, and England ‘giants’ and Herbert Sutcliffe • To use an initial focus on Hutton’s career and achievements to illustrate key themes around local influence, inspiration, aspiration, lifelong learning and personal relationships, progress and development • To link to relevant sections of the Key Stage 3 PHSE Programme of Study

Links to Key Stage 3 PHSE Programme Core Themes Core Theme 1: Health and Well-being Students learn: • H1. how we are all unique; that recognising and demonstrating personal strengths build self-confidence, self-esteem and good health and wellbeing

• H14. the benefits of physical activity and exercise for physical and mental health wellbeing

Core Theme 2: Relationships Students learn: • R1. about different types of relationships, including those within families, friendships, romantic or intimate relationships and the factors that can affect them.

• R10. the importance of trust in relationships and the behaviours that can undermine or build trust.

• R14. the qualities and behaviours they should expect and exhibit in a wide variety of positive relationships (including in school and wider society, family and friendships, including online)

• R15. to further develop and rehearse the skills of team working.

© Yorkshire Heritage project 2020 Teacher Notes: Standing on the shoulders of giants

Core Theme 3: Living in the Wider World Students learn: • L3. to set realistic yet ambitious targets and goals

• L6. the importance and benefits of being a lifelong learner

• L9. the benefits of setting ambitious goals and being open to opportunities in all aspects oflife

Guide to PowerPoint use and application Slides can be edited or deleted based on context of . It is designed to be used flexibly as either an assembly or more extended framework for a PHSE lesson or series of lessons.

Slide 1 Consider asking what the phrase may mean/indicate will explore during session. Phrase associated with Isaac Newton in letter written to fellow scientist in 1675 – gaining understanding and making progress by learning from the work of great thinkers who have gone before. The influence/inspiration of ‘giants’/greats

Slide 2 Consider use of ‘You Raise Me Up’ to introduce/develop theme: You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas I am strong, when I am on your shoulders You raise me up to more than I can be

Slide 3 Use to elicit curiosity

th Slide 4 Play video of Hutton’s Test record score on 364 in 5 Test against Australia at The Oval starting on 20 August 1938 – beating ’s 334

Slides 5-6 Outline Hutton’s achievement

Slide 7 Emphasise magnitude of achievement – only four international players have scored higher: (West Indies) 400 (2004) and 374 (1994), (Australia) 380 (2003), Mahela Jayawardene (Shri Lanka) 374 (2006), Gary Sobers (West Indies) 365 (1958). Note significance of no photos of English players

Slide 8 Emphasise Hutton’s further career achievements. Serious arm injury occurred when training as a PTI in 1941- left 2 inches shorter than right requiring change in technique

Slides 9- Emphasise link to theme – how as a ‘giant’ of the game other later Yorkshire and England 11 ‘giants who followed leant from and were inspired by him Slide 12 Link to Hutton’s own origins and inspirations, emphasising theme Teacher Notes: Standing on the shoulders of giants

Slides 13-14 Emphasise key connection with Pudsey St.Lawrence CC. ‘Club’s ‘Favourite Son’/Gates at the ground. Slide 15 Develop link to Herbert Sutcliffe – Yorkshire and England ‘giant’ who had played at the Club. Local neighbour.

Slide 16 Show video. Either 0.00-0.45 or 1.30-2.40 sufficient to give a flavour of Sutcliffe in action.Slide 17 as addition/alternative.

Slide 17 Show video as addition or alternative to Slide 16. No footage, but succinct summary of career over a series of photos.

Slides 18-19 Describe Hutton and Sutcliffe’s relationship, emphasising links to central theme of ‘giants’.

Slide 20 Emphasise recognition of special status at Headingley. Sir Len Hutton Gates opened in West Stand in August 2001. Slides 21-22 Emphasise nature of Hutton’s comments at Sutcliffe death and reflection of the nature of their relationship in relation to the. Central theme.

Slide 23 Use to emphasise central theme – the influence and inspiration of ‘giants’ on the next generation. Slide 24 Draw out reflections/learning points in relation to the central theme. The ‘connections’ referenced in Slide 3.