Secondary Curriculum Design and Delivery

A practical CPD guide for senior staff in secondary schools on designing and delivering a cohesive secondary curriculum with high-quality outcomes for all. This is a practical guide for school leaders and teachers who have responsibility for designing and delivering a knowledge-rich and skills-focused curriculum at KS3 and KS4. It considers the elements that underpin a high-quality curriculum and how to create sequential and conceptually rich learning experiences for pupils across the secondary phase. Key topics include: Tools and techniques that can support staff to develop a cohesive curriculum across every secondary subject area A focus on essential knowledge and skills within each subject Transition from primary to secondary school and the importance of KS3 The role of leadership in defining curriculum vision, rationale and ambition A review of compulsory and desirable elements of curriculum planning such as well-being and physical health Glynis Frater is the founder and a director of Learning Cultures. She has taught across both the primary and secondary phases of education and delivers CPD programmes on leadership, curriculum planning and embedding coaching into a whole school culture.