Leading curriculum innovation
These publications were produced from the work of a joint NCSL and Qualifications and Curriculum Authority project, 'Developing a 21st century curriculum'. They are designed to enable users to engage with perspectives from research, policy and practice in order to explore emerging ideas about the practicalities of leading curriculum innovation.
The resources comprise four booklets and 20 case studies from practice.
Leading curriculum innovation
The booklets include a summary of research findings, a collection of short think pieces, snapshots of practice and a discussion tool.
- Leading curriculum innovation: learning from research
(210kb, 8 pages)
A summary of the outcomes of research undertaken to examine the practice of school leaders and outlines five components of the effective leadership of curriculum innovation. - Leading curriculum innovation in practice
(188kb, 8 pages)
A series of snapshots that illustrate the leadership and development of curriculum innovation in practice, together with summary analyses designed to prompt you to consider next steps to action in your context. - Leading curriculum innovation in perspective (147kb, 4 pages)
A selection of short think pieces that illuminate thinking on the leadership and development of curriculum innovation and invite you to pause for thought on the issues raised. - Leading curriculum innovation in discussion (112kb, 6 pages)
Key ideas about leading curriculum innovation with examples drawn directly from practice within a diamond 9 discussion tool that is designed to challenge your thinking and promote dialogue and debate with others.
Leading curriculum innovation: case studies from practice
The case studies provide you with an insight into the practices of school leaders engaged in developing innovative approaches to a 21st century curriculum.
- Skills for independent living (1.74Mb, 2 pages)
- Negotiating new pathways at key stage 4 (1.4Mb, 2 pages)
- Chilling out with creative young consultants (2.45Mb, 2 pages)
- A new tartan for a new school (5.62Mb, 2 pages)
- Learner-centred study work (3Mb, 2 pages)
- Curriculum renovation and learning villages transform city life (1.83Mb, 2 pages)
- 21st-century learning zone (2.62Mb, 2 pages)
- Children–living messages to another time (2.09Mb, 2 pages)
- Learning to learn through integrated humanities: year 7 lead the way (1.57Mb, 2 pages)
- Trialling ´topic work with teeth' (2.25Mb, 2 pages)
- Leading the way in learning to learn (1.65Mb, 2 pages)
- Michelin stars all round (2.64Mb, 2 pages)
- Raising results with the four Rs (1.49Mb, 2 pages)
- More than just business as usual (2.63Mb, 2 pages)
- Taking a dramatic approach to the curriculum (2.27Mb, 2 pages)
- Recognising success beyond the curriculum (2.07Mb, 2 pages)
- A philosophical first school (3.04Mb, 2 pages)
- Realising potential: personalising learning (1.39Mb, 2 pages)
- Toward a 21st-century curriculum: managing multiple initiatives (1.83Mb, 2 pages)
- First Class Friday! (2.12Mb, 2 pages)
To order a paper copy of any of the above publications please email ln@ncsl.org.uk
