Curriculum Leadership Courses 2021-22

BOOK TWO MODULES AND GET THE THIRD FREE

Dear Colleagues

 

We are delighted to announce our 2021-22 curriculum leadership training programme for senior leaders involved in curriculum, aspiring curriculum leaders and those leading curriculum decisions. If this isn’t right for you, please forward to relevant colleagues ~ thank you.

 

We are offering three modules – each running once in Autumn and once in Spring – which can be booked all together (3 modules for the full course) or individually to suit your needs. If you book all three modules, the third one is free!

 

Book individual modules on Eventbrite using the links below OR to take up the 3 for 2 offer, please email nicky.mcgregor@smartcurriculum.net to book. You can also use this email if you prefer to be sent an invoice for your school for process.

 

SMARTcurriculum: Curriculum Efficiency & Accountability

Does your curriculum model fit the number of learners in your school?

Don’t let a timetable alone drive your curriculum decisions. This course is led by Chris Jones, nationally recognised expert on curriculum, timetabling and ICFP. In the programme, we will cover the principles of designing your curriculum model for best effect and most efficient teaching and learning.

 

The course will consider the metrics of efficiency and how they can be achieved at the design stage of curriculum planning.

 

We will explore curriculum efficiency and the principles of ICFP (Integrated Curriculum Finance Planning). This course module will look at the application of the principles and how SMARTcurriculum methodology delivers the ICFP principles. You do not need to be a SMARTcurriculum  App user to benefit from this course.

Book: Thursday 18th November 2021, 09:30 – 12:30 BST / https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/161078188197

OR

Book: Friday 28th January 2022, 09:30 – 12:30 BST / https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/158391975663

 
 

SMARTcurriculum®: Curriculum System Design

Is your curriculum fit for purpose? Are you looking to remodel in response to the pandemic revelations? 

Don’t let a timetable alone drive your curriculum decisions. This course is led by Chris Jones, nationally recognised expert on curriculum, timetabling and ICFP. In the programme, we will cover the principles of designing your curriculum model for best effect and most efficient teaching and learning.

 

This course, run over one morning, includes:

  • Exploring 12 principles of curriculum design at the strategic level
  • Exploring the system factors that make a difference
  • Relating current research understanding to decision making

Book:  Thursday 25th November 2021, 09:30 – 12:30 BST / https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/161078707751

OR

Book: Friday 4th February 2022, 09:30 – 12:30 BST / https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/160975464949 

 

SMARTcurriculum: Curriculum Leadership

Are you secure with curriculum leadership decisions within your organisation? This course focuses on professionalising leadership dialogue.

Understand the principles of designing your curriculum model for best effect and most efficient teaching and learning.

 

This course will cover creating and proving the feasibility of your curriculum model design, including:

  • Exploring a range of modelling techniques for different contexts
  • Exploring the impact of population design and how this effects delivery
  • Considering sector analysis
  • Considering choice thresholds and the style of delivery
 
Book: Thursday 2nd December, 09:30 – 12.30 BST/ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/161079014669

 

What do previous attendees say about these courses?

  • “Aimed skilfully at leaders of all experiences and provided lots of opportunities to discuss, not just the operational aspect of timetables, but bigger issues affecting schools that can be supported through a quality curriculum and timetable. Chris is patient, thorough and an expert in his field, with a wealth of knowledge and experience. I would recommend this to any leader wanting to develop and improve their curriculum provision.”
  • “I was really pleased with this course. It had a balance of leadership principles and practical application.”
  • “Gave me a detailed overview of curriculum and the key principles related to curriculum design.”
  • “This training will help to inform budget planning.”
  • “Relevant, clear and structured. Enabled us to reflect on current situation.”
  • “Before undertaking the training I had no awareness of the ICFP model and its approaches to curriculum enhancement and design. It really challenged my thinking and has brought a new dimension to our strategic decision-making which will start with our planning for the next academic year.”
  • “Helped me to think differently about how we maximise use of all our resources and to reflect on the narrative which underpins our curriculum design. I really enjoyed the input and the opportunity to reflect.”
  • “Truly insightful.”
 

We hope to see you or your colleagues on one of our courses very soon.

Kind regards

Chris and the SMARTcurriculum  team