The Developmental Curriculum ensures you get the time, practice and support you need to master the Knowledge, Professional Behaviours and Skills (KPBS). It recognises that development is not linear. At different points, you may need targeted support to secure progress and confidence.
Why it matters for you
Teaching expertise develops through practice, feedback and refinement. The Developmental Curriculum exists to make sure gaps do not widen and confidence does not drop.
You benefit from:
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timely, focused support
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clear next steps when progress slows
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structured opportunities to practise and improve
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high expectations alongside appropriate support
Your Teaching Commitment
We don't rush you! Your teaching commitment gradually increases over the course of the programme so that, by the end, you are teaching 80% of a teacher's timetable - this sets you up to be ready for your career as a new teacher. Sometimes, there may be a need to adapt your teaching commitment to respond to events in your life or to ensure you can focus on specific skills.
PEERS Targets
PEERS targets were first proposed by Dr Jim Knight. They encourage you to focus on the highest leverage elements of your practice which will move your teaching on to positively impact on pupils. You and your Mentors will agree your focus targets together, focussing on your progress and development.
Instructional Coaching and Deliberate Practice
Improvement comes from precise, accurate rehearsal following detailed feedback. In Centre- and School-Based Training, you will complete deliberate practice activities to rehearse important elements of teaching and professionalism - this helps you to make mistakes in a safe and secure environment before taking your new skills to the classroom and your school.
You can find out more about how we support Trainees here.
