Description
Introduction to the Curriculum and Teaching Ofsted Resource Pack
Welcome to the Ofsted resource pack for the inspection area of Curriculum and Teaching. This comprehensive guide is designed to help schools navigate the new Ofsted inspection requirements for Curriculum and teaching and ensure that they meet the highest standards of educational excellence. With Ofsted’s rigorous inspection criteria, it is essential to have the right tools and strategies in place to achieve success. Our resource pack provides everything you need to excel in the Curriculum and teaching element of this new educational inspection landscape starting in November 2025.
Key Content
Our Ofsted Resource pack is packed with features that will help you achieve excellence in your Curriculum and teaching planning and delivery and provide you with everything you need to excel during the new framework inspections.
This resource pack will look at the main areas of curriculum and teaching Ofsted will focus on in the new 2025 framework: continuation of curriculum and teaching design and development since 2019, development of reading and writing through the Curriculum and teaching, how the Curriculum and
It looks in depth at the main focus areas of the new inspection framework including research informed pedagogy, when to check and intervene in lessons, the targeting of specific groups and the importance of developing learning behaviours. There will also be a considerable focus on CPD and how you differentiate your CPD for staff with different levels of experience. Don’t worry, we have got you, this resource pack covers it all.
It will also look in detail at the new focus on substantive, disciplinary and functional knowledge along with how teaching supports children’s executive function. All the new Ofsted language and ideas broken down, explained and how to get your school ready.
- Ofsted Inspection Questions & Comprehensive Answers – Curriculum and Teaching
Our resource pack includes all the Ofsted Curriculum and teaching questions and detailed answers for SLT, subject leaders, teachers and pupils. These guides will ensure you know what to expect, have comprehensive answers ready and use the language Ofsted want to hear.
- Self-Evaluation Frameworks and Audits for Curriculum and teaching
Our self-evaluation frameworks for Curriculum and teaching help you assess your school’s performance against the new Ofsted criteria. These frameworks provide a structured approach to identifying strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that you are well-prepared for inspections and have accurately identified Curriculum and teaching targets for your school development plan.
- Inspection Checklist – Vital Tasks to Complete Prior to Inspection
The ten most important tasks to complete prior to inspection to ensure your school is ready for the Curriculum and teaching element of inspection.
- Curriculum and Teaching Action Plans – SIP and Subject Leader Action Plans
Exemplar templates and comprehensive completed examples of effective School Development Plans which focus on the key areas of the curriculum and teaching. This section includes exemplar subject leader action plans for every subject and resources which enable staff to understand the new focus on research backed pedagogy, how to target specific groups of pupils and how CPD is linked to a teachers experience and needs.
- Curriculum and Teaching Planning Templates
We provide customisable curriculum maps/plans that help you structure your subjects and Curriculum and teaching effectively. These templates ensure that all necessary components are included, from learning objectives to assessment methods, making it easier for you to plan and deliver a high-quality Curriculum and teaching containing all the key information Ofsted will be looking for including responsive and adaptive teaching. We will include best practice from across the country.
- Curriculum and Teaching Assessment Tools – Gaps in Learning
Our resource pack includes a range of assessment tools that help you measure student progress and identify areas for improvement in every subject. Our tools provide reliable and accurate data to inform your teaching strategies and to present your curriculum and teaching achievements to Ofsted in a clear and succinct manner. In this section there will be a focus on ‘gaps in learning’ which Ofsted will focus on in the new framework inspections. How to identify and fill gaps in learning doing exactly what Ofsted wants to see.
- Professional Development Resources – Curriculum and Teaching
Our resource pack provides a pre-recorded 1-hour training presentation to prepare all staff for the curriculum teaching element of the new Ofsted framework. This can be played to staff during a twilight staff meeting. It also provides a variety of professional development resources to help you, and your staff stay up to date with the latest educational practices and standards including research informed pedagogy, when to check and intervene in lessons, the targeting of specific groups and the importance of developing learning behaviours. It will also look in detail at the new focus on substantive, disciplinary and functional knowledge along with how teaching supports children’s executive function.
- Parental Engagement Strategies – Curriculum and Teaching
Engaging parents in their children’s education is crucial for success. Our resource pack includes strategies and resources to help you build strong partnerships with parents and involve them in the learning and Curriculum and teaching process. From communication plans to parent workshops, the resource pack provides everything you need to foster positive relationships with parents. This section also includes countless examples of the very best practice across the country.
- Curriculum and Teaching – Case Studies and Best Practices
Learn from the experiences of other schools that have successfully implemented exemplary curriculum and teaching. Our resource pack includes case studies and examples of best practices that you can draw inspiration from and adapt to your own context. This section looks in detail at CPD and how you differentiate according to staff experience and needs. It also includes resources to help you differentiate your performance management and appraisal systems.
- Effectiveness Report to Governors – Particular Focus on Curriculum and Teaching Development Since 2019
A simple but comprehensive report for leaders to complete for reporting to governors or accountability purposes about the effectiveness of teaching across the school. Completed examples of strengths and areas to develop.
- Monitoring Templates – Curriculum and Teaching
Work sampling, planning monitoring, pupil voice and lesson observation templates containing key concepts leaders should be monitoring in the curriculum and teaching. This section includes how to identify and monitor key learning behaviours, how to ensure lessons flow when children get stuck and when and how teachers should check and intervene.
- Subject Leader and SLT Impact Audits – Curriculum and Teaching
Very simple audits of your impact as a SLT/subject leader in terms of improving the Curriculum and teaching and your effectiveness as Curriculum and teaching leaders. Completed examples included with particular focus on Curriculum and teaching development since 2019. Examples of how the best schools have continued to develop and innovate in their curriculum and teaching and not just sat with the same plans put in place in 2019.
- Portfolio Annotation Sheet – Curriculum and Teaching
Best practice is to start to collate a portfolio of work showing the progression of teaching and learning across the school using the structured approach you have taken to CPD and performance management and appraisal systems.
- CPD Record and Impact
A record sheet for all informal and formal CPD undertaken and the impact it has had on your curriculum teaching. Includes completed examples. CPD is a major focus in the new framework inspections and this comprehensive section will provide you with an enormous wealth of ideas about how you can make your CPD impactful and present its impact to a range of audiences.
- 1 Progressive Curriculum and teaching Maps/Plan for Every Subject
An exemplar set of progressive Curriculum and teaching maps for every subject with clear end points for assessment. The best we have ever seen!
Why Choose Our Resource pack?
Our Ofsted Resource pack is meticulously crafted to align with the September 2025 Curriculum and teaching framework. We understand the challenges that come with adapting to new standards, and our resource pack is here to simplify the process. Here are some reasons why our resource pack stands out:
- Comprehensive Coverage: Our resource pack covers all aspects of the new Curriculum and teaching framework, ensuring that you have a thorough understanding of the requirements and how to meet them.
- Expert Insights: Developed by leading educational experts, our resource pack provides valuable insights and practical tips to help you excel in your Ofsted inspections.
- User-Friendly: The resource pack is designed to be easy to use, with clear instructions and actionable steps that make implementation straightforward.
- Customisable Resources: Tailor our resources to fit the unique needs of your school and students, ensuring that you can effectively address your specific challenges.
- Ongoing Support: We offer ongoing support and updates to ensure that you stay informed about any changes or new developments in the Ofsted framework.
