Curriculum design means nothing without great teaching — and great teaching needs curriculum clarity. In this episode, we explore how leaders can bridge the gap between intent and impact, ensuring what’s written on paper truly comes alive in classrooms.

* Why curriculum intent must stay connected to classroom reality

* How to align teaching, assessment, and subject leadership

* The role of professional dialogue in turning plans into practice

* Practical ways to evaluate curriculum impact meaningfully

* Stories of schools where curriculum design transformed learning

Coming Friday for paid subscribers:The Curriculum and Teaching Self-Evaluation FrameworkA practical tool for leaders to review their curriculum coherence, sequencing, and teaching quality against the 2025 descriptors — including sections on foundation subjects, inclusion, and evidence preparation.

Below is a small example of supportive documents, Friday’s will be more substantial, specific and wide-ranging

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