Developing medium and long-term plans
This section is based on advice from one of our associate education experts, Charlotte Raby.
What's the difference between a long and medium-term maths plan?
A long-term maths plan is a broad document that can be used to make more specific medium-term plans.
| Long-term plans should: | Medium-term plans should: |
| Span a long period of time, such as a Key Stage or the whole of primary school | Cover a shorter time period, such as half a term |
| Show the topics that will be covered | Include the details of topics such as resources and activities |
| Include overarching goals | Include the intended outcomes of topics, activities and assessment |
| Set out when assessments will take place | Explain the specifics of assessments |
| Not change much because its overarching goals and content are consistent | Be flexible to changes to pupils' needs and resources |
You don't need to prepare special planning documents for
