Description
How to Be an Exceptional Subject Leader – The Next Chapter is a high-impact training course designed to equip subject leaders with the clarity, confidence, and expertise needed to lead their subject exceptionally and excel during Ofsted inspection.
This course takes a rigorous and practical look at what outstanding subject leadership looks like in today’s primary schools. It focuses on how subject leaders can drive improvement, raise attainment and achievement, and confidently demonstrate the impact of their leadership during inspection interviews — with a particular emphasis on how subjects have evolved and strengthened since 2019.
A key element of this training is understanding and responding to the November 2025 Ofsted framework, which places increased emphasis on how a school’s curriculum has developed, improved, and matured over time. Subject leaders will be supported to clearly articulate the journey of their subject, evidencing refinement, responsiveness, and sustained improvement.
Whether you are new to the role or an aspiring subject leader, this training provides a clear blueprint for success. Delegates will gain a deep understanding of how to lead their subject with purpose and precision, while being fully prepared to articulate, evidence, and defend their practice during inspection.
What this course will help you achieve
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Lead your subject with confidence, credibility, and clarity
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Be fully prepared for Ofsted inspection interviews
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Confidently explain how your curriculum has progressed and strengthened since 2019
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Understand exactly what exceptional subject leadership looks like under the November 2025 framework
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Know the seven key tasks every subject leader must complete to be inspection-ready
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Demonstrate clear impact on curriculum quality, teaching, and pupil outcomes
Course content includes
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Leading with vision, flair, and purpose
Developing confident leadership that inspires staff and drives high standards. -
The 7 key tasks of exceptional subject leaders
Practical guidance to ensure your subject is inspection-ready at all times. -
Deepening subject and pedagogical knowledge
Understanding why secure content knowledge and pedagogy are vital to effective subject leadership. -
Curriculum design, refinement and progression
Demonstrating how your curriculum has been reviewed, refined, and strengthened since 2019. -
Articulating curriculum development over time
Confidently explaining why changes have been made and the impact they have had on learning. -
Raising attainment through strong subject leadership
Embedding consistency and high expectations across the school. -
Articulating your curriculum with confidence
Clearly explaining curriculum intent, implementation, and impact during inspection interviews. -
Evidencing curriculum quality and impact
Demonstrating sequencing, progression, and pupil outcomes with clarity and precision. -
Engaging pupils and securing greater depth
Proven strategies to increase engagement and deepen learning in every subject. -
Understanding Ofsted expectations (November 2025 framework)
What inspectors look for in exceptional subject and middle leaders, including monitoring, evaluation, assessment, action planning, and evidence. -
Inspection interview readiness
Preparing for the questions Ofsted will ask — and answering them with confidence.
Who is this course for?
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New subject leaders
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Aspiring subject and middle leaders
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Experienced subject leaders seeking to move from good to exceptional
