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Curriculum model policy
If you're reviewing your curriculum, use our model document to update your curriculum policy. See examples from primary, secondary and special schools.
Contents
We updated this policy on 29 October 2019 with minor changes to sections 1 and 4. These now have additional prompts which reflect the quality of education expectations from the 2019 Ofsted Inspection Framework.
There’s no requirement for you to update your curriculum in light of Ofsted’s new focus. However, if you’re going to review your curriculum, use our resource hub.Download our model policy
Please note: you don't need a curriculum policy and Ofsted doesn't expect you to have one. Read about how Ofsted inspects your curriculum.
Our model:
- Takes account of relevant requirements, guidance and good practice
- Is approved by Forbes Solicitors
- Is easy to adapt to save you time and keep your school compliant
School examples
Primary maintained school
Primary academies
- Hookstone Chase Primary School, North Yorkshire
- Bowes Primary School, Enfield
- GEMS Twickenham Primary Academy, Richmond upon Thames
Special school
- Primary: Bright Futures School for children with autism, Oldham
- Secondary: Woodlands Secondary School in Luton
Secondary maintained school
Secondary academies
- Arts and music policies (primary)
- Calculation policy (primary)
- Careers guidance policy
- Computing policies (primary)
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) policy: model and examples
- English and literacy policies
- Maths and numeracy policies
- PE policy (primary)
- Provider access policy statement: model and guidance
- PSHE policy: model and examples
- Reading and guided reading policies (primary)
- Relationships and sex education (RSE) policy: model and examples
- RE policy (primary)
- Science policy (primary)
- Spelling and phonics policies
- Spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) education policies
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