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Planning scrutiny: template

Download and customise our template to help you scrutinise teachers' general and topic-specific planning.

Last reviewed on 24 June 2026
School types: All•School phases: All•Ref: 1788
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All planning should:

  • Have clear objectives and identify pupils' next steps for learning 
  • Show carefully planned use of support staff and resources
  • Make sure the needs of different groups of pupils are met
  • Identify assessment opportunities and show what the teacher will do as a result of these

Subject, topic or themed planning should also:

  • Include well thought out and logical sequences of learning
  • Have sufficient challenge for all pupils
  • Build on and link to learning in maths and English
  • Link with the wider curriculum, including pupils' targets
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