Description
How to Achieve Exceptional Curriculum and Teaching
The new Ofsted framework raises the bar for what “exceptional” curriculum and teaching look like. Inspectors are now looking for schools that can show deep understanding, ambitious design, and evidence of impact for every pupil — not just a well-written intent statement.
That’s why we’ve created a powerful new course for senior and curriculum leaders:
Practical leadership training to help schools design, deliver, and evidence an ambitious, inclusive curriculum that meets the new Ofsted expectations.
This course turns Ofsted’s detailed judgement criteria into clear, actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately — to build a curriculum that’s coherent, inclusive, and expertly taught.
You Will Learn How To:
🔹 Lead with Strategic Clarity
- Understand what Ofsted means by strategic leadership of curriculum and teaching.
- Confidently articulate your curriculum intent, structure, and impact across every subject.
- Ensure your curriculum meets statutory requirements — and is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND or disadvantage.
🔹 Secure Strong Foundations for Every Learner
- Prioritise early reading, language development, vocabulary, and maths as the bedrock of learning.
- Focus on “keeping up, not catching up” — identifying and addressing gaps swiftly.
- Use precise assessment to strengthen knowledge, fluency, and long-term retention.
🔹 Ensure Teaching is Expert, Evidence-Informed, and Consistent
- Strengthen teachers’ subject knowledge and sequencing expertise.
- Implement teaching approaches based on the best educational research — not just compliance checklists.
- Embed formative assessment and feedback that improve retention and reduce misconceptions.
🔹 Deliver an Inclusive Curriculum for All
- Design learning that removes barriers and enables full access for pupils with SEND, EAL, or disadvantage.
- Deploy support staff effectively to promote independence and high-quality teaching for all.
- Make adaptations purposeful and sustainable — focused on long-term success, not short-term fixes.
🔹 Monitor, Evaluate, and Evidence Impact
- Confidently evaluate teaching and curriculum quality across the school.
- Identify key strengths and areas for improvement — and lead professional learning that makes a difference.
- Use evidence to demonstrate impact to Ofsted and governors with clarity and credibility.
Why This Course Matters
Ofsted inspectors will ask:
“How do leaders ensure that every pupil receives a high-quality education through a well-sequenced, inclusive curriculum — and how do you know it’s effective?”
This course gives you the frameworks, language, and tools to answer that question with confidence and clarity.
