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The Programme is set out as five distinct modules that flow from to the other. Each module can also be delivered discreetly and stand alone. A curriculum leader with overall responsibility for whole school curriculum cohesion can start at any point or take each module chronologically as part of a sequenced opportunity for their continuing professional development or that of subject leaders and their teams.
Here we are focusing on the essential leadership skills that are relevant to all those who lead teams within education from early years to post 16, in both mainstream and special school settings. We have a needs analysis tool that curriculum and subject leaders can use to assess their strengths and areas where they know they can continually develop their leadership potential. We look at the concept of quality and how those with curriculum and subject responsibility must be able to understand in order to ensure there is the catalyst for delivering the seven pillars of total quality management that will lead to whole school improvement. We take a deep dive into the components of curriculum design and then define how to plan the journey towards curriculum excellence and continuous improvement.
Module 2 delves more deeply into the pivotal role of the curriculum leader and those who lead the different subjects taught in a school. We look at the language of curriculum intent and how leaders must translate the ambition and rationale into coherent implementation strategies. We look at the substance of the curriculum through the lens of the key concepts that define curriculum design and delivery. We focus on the imperative to ensure that there is parity for all pupils especially those with (SEND), the sequencing of learning over time and consistency of assessment. We also, within this module, look at the need for curriculum leaders to know the effects that change can have in order that they can manage the implementation of cohesive and deep learning. We look at the consequences of change on individuals and how to ensure they successfully develop new approaches, take risks with their planning and pedagogy and find their own solutions.
In this module we are bringing to life the threads that weave the curriculum together so that in every subject the different strands bind together to create a tapestry of deep learning for every pupil or student. We look at the vocabulary of the curriculum and the different elements that all need to be woven together to create depth of knowledge and understanding that develops over time. We provide a range of resources and tools for the subject leader to use to ensure there is a shared understanding of how to implement and manage subject specific pedagogy and learning and design a continuum that will create sequential pathways for all learners whatever their starting point. This includes the need to focus on literacy, numeracy and the wider thinking skills in all subjects, how memory plays an important part in learning and finally we look at classroom management and pedagogy and the strategies that ensure learning is active, participative and challenging. We look closely at how the planning and implementation of a powerful curriculum offer includes embracing all those pupils with (SEND).
One of the most important roles for a curriculum or subject leader is to manage his or her team or teams. It is the ability to motivate, organise and build successful teams that will lead to powerful learning and the achievement of clearly defined goals for high quality outcomes for individuals, the team and the whole school. We look in some detail at how subject leaders can harness the energy within their teams, focus on the qualities needed to create successful teams and the communication that is needed to build towards a common purpose. We look at the roles that create the ideal team, the essential protocols and processes that deliver success and the need to build trust into the process. We also look at how to manage conflict, both healthy and unhealthy and how to minimise discontent and dissatisfaction. We also look at the essential synergy between the subject leader, the teacher and the Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant in their collective role in supporting pupils with SEND.
In this final module we bring together some resources and research that delves into the quality of education and what the curriculum and the subject leader needs to focus on to ensure their subject teams and those that form wider cross curricular groups are working together to create a cohesive curriculum that delivers excellence and continuous improvement for all learners including pupils with SEND. We look specifically at classroom practice, pedagogy for learning and what to look for in relation to what pupils are producing and learning. We focus on the subject specific research from Ofsted and other important commentators to create the platform for the professional dialogue that will lead to cohesion and a shared commitment to the highest quality of education across the learning spectrum. Finally we have a suite of planning tools so that subject leaders can reflect on their learning and define their next steps that will lead them towards achieving their own goals and vision for outstanding curriculum and teaching and learning.
Informed and research-driven: The programme looks in detail at the current drivers that equip curriculum and subject leaders with the knowledge and information they need to create powerful curriculum content, high quality pedagogy and learning outcomes that ensures all pupils including those with SEND make progress and achieve.
Practical and solutions-focused: Each module has a wealth of materials, resources and references that will give curriculum and subject leaders all they need to create the right platform for cohesive planning, subject specific delivery and a focus on cross – curricular collaboration.
Creates powerful opportunities for a shared dialogue about quality and the curriculum: At the heart of a school’s success is its staff and of course its pupils. In each module there are opportunities for senior and subject leaders to share a dialogue about curriculum and the school’s ambition for every pupil.
Inclusive: We build into each module the absolute imperative to ensure parity for all pupils including those with SEND both in mainstream and in special schools.
An accessible and flexible platform for professional learning: The programme is designed to offer a flexible and easy to use digital platform that will enhance the learning experience of all those who use it. All of the resources are downloadable and provide useful tools for subject leaders to use as part of continuing professional learning.
A cost-effective curriculum resource for all subject leaders across all phases and for all subjects: This programme is a comprehensive and practical guide for all those who have a responsibility for translating curriculum intent into implementation. Each curriculum and subject expert can use the content here to overlay their subject expertise and weave deep learning for all pupils and students. Because it can be used for all subject leaders ( and broader leadership roles like a SENCO) it is an extremely cost effective route for spending on CPD and school improvement.
“‘Glynis has worked with us here at Mount Pleasant on several occasions. It has been so useful to work with an expert who has so much knowledge about the curriculum and how it should be planned and taught. There isn’t a member of staff here who hasn’t benefited from the training and support we have had from Glynis.’”
Claire Grinsell, Acting Headteacher Mount Pleasant Primary School, Dudley
“‘Our school is unique and Glynis’s understanding of the curriculum and how to shape a consensus on learning through access to the full curriculum has been inspirational. For our three scientists her support has been invaluable. We are still using the resources and continue to benefit from the deep knowledge shared with us.’”
Ian Curnow, Headteacher Sutton Special School
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