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How do we ensure progression and coverage across EYFS to Year 6?

You ensure progression and coverage across EYFS–Y6 by making sure three things are in place: a clear long-term plan, a sequenced progression model, and simple checks that it’s being taught as intended. 1. Start with a whole-school long-term plan Map out themes/units by year group across the year. Make sure every subject has protected space … How do we ensure progression and coverage across EYFS to Year 6?

11 February 2026

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What curriculum documentation do we actually need for Ofsted?

Under the Education Inspection Framework for use from November 2025, the key principle is still don’t create paperwork for Ofsted. Inspectors shouldn’t be asking for documents that exist purely for inspection — they want to understand your curriculum through paperwork you normally use in school. What curriculum documentation you actually need (practical minimum) Think “small … What curriculum documentation do we actually need for Ofsted?

11 February 2026

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How does a school show curriculum intent, implementation and impact with a bought-in curriculum?

A school can show strong curriculum intent, implementation and impact with a bought-in curriculum by being clear on two things: Why you chose it and what you want pupils to learn (Intent) How you deliver it consistently and check it’s working (Implementation and Impact) A bought-in curriculum gives you a solid structure, but Ofsted (and … How does a school show curriculum intent, implementation and impact with a bought-in curriculum?

11 February 2026