ABSTRACT
A plan maps out in detail what pupils will be learning in each year as they move up through the school; a curriculum statement offers an overview of the subject intended to give readers a clear idea of how it is taught in the school, and the context in which it is taught. It is, of course, aimed at parents, and should be written in an appropriate style. Literacy, reading and numeracy at primary level; English, maths and science in secondary schools; these subjects have a head start as parents naturally see these subjects as forming the core of the educational experience. Other subjects may have to work harder to create a sense of the subject’s importance; a strong vision must therefore be convincing and relevant. A final sentence focusing on the subject’s strong record of examination success, or, in an underperforming department, a note about ambitions for future success, is likely to provide a very positive and uplifting conclusion.
