SMARTcurriculum®: Curriculum System Design (Spring 1 cohort)

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

"An excellent course, relevant and very well presented."

~ November 2020 attendee

Course details

This is one module in a pick-and-mix style Curriculum Leadership Training Programme containing three modules. This module works perfectly as a standalone course, but is often booked in conjunction with other modules. The full programme is:

• SMARTcurriculum: Curriculum Efficiency and Accountability - Friday 18th March 2022, 9.30am-12.30pm
• SMARTcurriculum: Curriculum System Design - Friday 25th March2022, 9.30am-12.30pm (this module)
• SMARTcurriculum: Curriculum Leadership - Friday 1st April 2021, 9.30am-12.30pm

BOOK TWO MODULES AND GET THE THIRD FREE! See Cost section.

This course runs for three hours and will be delivered online using Zoom.us software. Resources will be shared on DropBox Paper and by email.

"This level of expertise is not easily found in the sector at the moment. I would recommend Chris and his team every time."

CEO of a Multi-Academy Trust

More about Chris Jones here: https://www.cj-learning.com/team/.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at a senior leaders involved in curriculum or teaching and learning, aspiring curriculum leaders and those leading curriculum decisions. Some aspects are more akin to the practices of secondary education, although the course of value to all phases.

Cost

The cost of this course is £350 ex VAT (£420 inc VAT). This course is often booked alongside SMARTcurriculum: Curriculum Efficiency and Accountability and/or SMARTcurriculum: Curriculum Leadership, which are running on consecutive Fridays. If you book two of these courses, the third is free! To take up this offer, please email info@cj-learning.com with number of attendees, school name and an email address for the invoice to be sent to.

What do previous attendees say about this course?

• “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."