Ofsted doesn't require you to create curriculum maps
Curriculum mapping isn't mentioned in the inspection framework or the inspection handbook.
However, Ofsted research suggests that curriculum mapping can help:
- Identify the extent of knowledge, skills coverage and depth in the curriculum
- Make sure there is sufficient coverage of the subject over time
You need to demonstrate that your curriculum is:
- Ambitious
- Coherently planned
- Sequenced towards sufficient knowledge and skills, for future learning and/or employment
Curriculum maps can help you do this, but you can also demonstrate this with a list or curriculum intent audit (for primary schools).
Curriculum maps can be useful for pupils, teachers, parents and carers
Although you're not required to create curriculum maps, they can be beneficial when done the right way for your school (see below for details on this).
Pupils can use them to:
Teachers can use them as a visual way of planning, and