ABSTRACT
The best planning helps children develop good understanding through a balance of current affairs and places, a variety of religious and belief systems, and different past societies, circumstances and events, to broaden and deepen their knowledge. The most important and demanding planning consideration is ensuring that the content is matched at an appropriate level for all learners. In short, meeting the diverse need of pupils means starting planning with a secure understanding of what each pupil knows, understands and can do. The success of planning can be judged by the extent to which teaching has a clear purpose, teachers are confident in their delivery and whether pupils are engaged by stimulating content matched to their needs. Most quality assurance frameworks identify planning and preparation as an essential component of great teaching. Long-term plans are often based around the requirements of the respective curriculum frameworks.
