Ofsted might have replaced subject deep dives with learning walks but the focus on curriculum and teaching is just as sharp under the new framework as it was under the old. And Ofsted remain just as keen to see how you plan an ambitious curriculum, deliver it so it’s accessible to all, and assess the acquisition and application of knowledge, skills, and understanding. So what does strong or exceptional practice look like in curriculum and teaching and how can schools prepare for an inspection of these areas? What should senior leaders do and say, and how can they best demonstrate the impact of their actions? In this half day masterclass, education expert Matt Bromley will unpack the framework and offer practical advice for how to make a success of curriculum and teaching - not just for the purposes of an inspection, but for the benefit of your pupils every day.
By the end of this masterclass, you will be able to:
Understand what the new Ofsted framework means for curriculum and teaching
Articulate how their school plans and delivers an ambitious, accessible curriculum
Explain how knowledge, skills, and understanding are assessed and applied across subjects
Describe what strong and exceptional practice looks like in curriculum and teaching
Prepare senior leaders to confidently discuss and demonstrate the impact of their curriculum decisions
FACILITATOR
Matt Bromley is CEO of bee and Chair of the Building Equity in Education Campaign. He is an education journalist, author, and advisor with twenty five years’ experience in teaching and leadership including as a secondary school headteacher and academy principal, further education college vice principal, and multi-academy trust director.
Matt is a public speaker, trainer, initial teacher training lecturer, and school improvement advisor. He remains a practising teacher, currently working in secondary, FE and HE settings.
Matt writes for various education magazines including SecEd and Headteacher Update, and he is a columnist on The Yorkshire Post. He is the author of numerous best-selling books on education and he co-hosts an award winning podcast.
