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Senior Leaders

Making changes that make a difference

Lead strategic thinking, professional development and whole-school or trust-wide improvement. This pathway opens up dialogue and offers practical ways to look beyond structures, data and timetables and get closer to what pupils in years 7 to 9 are learning.

STEP 01

Watch intro videos

Discover the core thinking and research behind The Ambitious Years and how to implement it. These videos are a good catalyst for conversations about curriculum ambition, expectations and entitlement across years 7–9.

STEP 02

Complete toolkit

The structured prompts in this toolkit promote reflection and discussion on how to optimise KS3 for pupils. Use it with senior leaders, curriculum teams, governors and trust partners to identify strengths, surface assumptions and agree practical next steps.

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STEP 03

Take Five Steps

The Five Steps support abetter transition in the humanities from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3. They help primary and secondary colleagues work together to avoid unnecessary repetition in lessons and make sure learning deepens.

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STEP 04

Explore Curriculum Conversations

This subject-focused resource pack will deepen your understanding of the subject landscape and enrich dialogue between you and KS3 subject leaders.

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STEP 05

Use teacher and pupil booklet resources

Explore these ready-to-use teaching materials and pupil booklets to see where your school's curriculum can go.

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