Building effective schemes of work

By Adam Boxer2022-05-18T08:00:00

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Use these four tips to focus on what really matters when developing a curriculum

Head of science at The Totteridge Academy in London, Adam Boxer, spends a lot of time talking to heads of department and science teachers involved in curriculum development across England. In these interactions, he’s noticed some trends and challenges. Here, he provides four tips on how to improve this important work, to save teachers time and empower students.

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