Research School Network: An Evidence Informed Approach to Developing a Primary Curriculum Explore the best bets for developing a coherent and diverse curriculum for long-term learning.

This programme explores the best bets for developing a coherent and diverse curriculum for long-term learning.

Who is it aimed at?

Middle and senior leaders with responsibility for curriculum development.

What is the purpose of the programme?

This programme ensures that subject leaders understand the supporting theory, evidence and principles of successful curriculum design for long-term learning. They are then able to apply this to their own contexts and develop a plan for impactful implementation.

What will be covered?

The big picture: identifying the core knowledge and structuring it for progression and coherence
Zooming in: Lesson activities to secure learning
Diversity: a curriculum for all children
Making it stick: a curriculum for long-term learning
Disciplinary Literacy: explicit teaching of the speaking, reading and writing models for each subject
Implementation planning: Active ingredients, monitoring and evaluation, sustaining change and follow-on support

Further reading

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