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The Curriculum Leadership Certiifcation Programme is for heads of department, subject leaders or phase leaders who have responsibility for leading on the intricate task of defining and communicating the curriculum intent, rationale and ambition into coherent strategies for design and implementation that will ultimately lead to the delivery of the highest quality of education across all subjects, phases and key stages.
This is a five module programme available to all curriculum and subject leaders to work together to develop curriculum cohesion across the whole school. The cost with 8 hours of coaching time from one of our expert coaches is £2500.00 and for 16 hours of coaching time the cost is £3650.00. The cost embraces the opportunity for up to 6 curriculum leaders working together. A very cost effective and powerful opportunity for a CPD experience that uses outstanding resources delivered by experts in curriculum and leadership.
The programme is set out as five distinct modules that flow from to the other. Each module can also be delivered discretely 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. The programme is also designed so that it can be used by individuals who want to work at their own pace or, where a group of subject leaders can work together to learn from each other, build curriculum implementation plans and define their own strategies that will deliver the impact defined by the school vision or intent.
Module 1 – What are the essential leadership qualities curriculum and subject leaders should have to deliver the highest quality educational outcomes across the whole school
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 – The role of the curriculum, subject or department head in influencing change and challenge
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.
Module 3 – Curriculum Knowledge, Skills and Sequential learning
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).
Module 4 – Building Successful Teams
One of the most important roles for 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.
Module 5 – Reflecting on High Quality Curriculum and Subject Specific Leadership
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.
Glynis Frater and her expert team have held senior leadership positions in education over several years and have a wealth of experience of develooping outstanding and evidence based curriculum expertise across the education profession. Learn from our professional team through when you buy 8 or 16 hours of coaching time with us.
Learning Cultures’ Course Director Glynis Frater and her expert team have held senior leadership positions in education over several years and have a wealth of experience of develooping outstanding and evidence based curriculum expertise across the education profession. Learn from our professional team through when you buy 8 or 16 hours of coaching time with us.
Biography for Glynis
Glynis has been a leader in the development of curriculum thinking and associated strategies for developing leaders and teachers to be equipped with the skills and knowledge to plan and deliver the highest quality of learning and teaching. In 2010 Glynis co-founded Learning Cultures, an organisation dedicated to providing the highest quality continuing professional development and learning (CPDL) to the education profession across all its phases. She is a qualified teacher and coach, has profound experience of leading in education and is the author of several books and articles. She has recently published the first of two books about the curriculum. Primary Curriculum Design and Delivery is available now and her second sister publication, Secondary Curriculum Design and Delivery will be published in December 2024.
Prior to launching Learning Cultures Glynis was part of the leadership team at the Specialist School and Academies Trust (SSAT) working on the development of a series of strategies to enhance the curriculum for pupils aged 14-19. She also worked with Nord Anglia leading a talented team in the development of a nationwide coaching programme for leaders and teachers in education. Int the early 2000s Glynis worked closely with the Welsh Assembly Government leading a team as part of their programme DYSG to help schools focus on curriculum design and the key skills across the primary and secondary sectors of education across the whole of Wales.
Follow the programme through the five modules and keep a log of the activiities you undertake and the impact they have on learning and teaching and build for yourself a portfolio of your own and others achievements and you will receive a Certificate of Curriculum Leadership from Learning Cultures Limited. The accolade is highly beneficial for all those seeking to further their career within the sphere of subject and curriculum leadership and education leadership more generally.
Start your journey now: Give Glynis a call on 07974 754241 or email glynis@learningcultures.org
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