Planning for Progress: Curriculum Strategies for Post-16 GCSE Maths (Code: C1840)

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Faced with limited teaching time and a diverse learner cohort, post-16 maths educators need effective, sector-specific curriculum strategies. This two-part course empowers teachers and managers to design coherent, impactful GCSE maths programmes through smart prioritisation, purposeful Schemes of Work, and clear topic connections. Learn how to reduce cognitive load, align with assessment objectives, and meet learners where they are, while keeping progress at the centre. Equip yourself to build a structured, adaptable curriculum that boosts engagement, confidence, and achievement.

Pricing options

Open format: £99 per person 

In-house: From £1045 

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SET members are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount off this ETF professional development course.

Find out more about SET membership on the Society for Education and Training (SET) website.

Who is this for?

This course is designed for maths managers, curriculum leaders, teachers and education practitioners involved in teaching mathematics to post-16 learners including adult learners.   

This course is particularly suitable for post-16:  

  • GCSE maths teachers 
  • GCSE maths curriculum managers 
  • GCSE maths managers  

 

Training aim

To equip educators to prioritise and teach key GCSE Maths content effectively, align curriculum with assessment goals, and develop adaptable Schemes of Work that enhance learner outcomes.

Note:  These courses are designed to be interactive and model best practice using resources and activities tailored for both a digital and physical learning environment. Therefore, we do not offer recordings of sessions, however, we do share all materials following the course's completion.

 

Outcomes

  • Identify and prioritise essential elements of the GCSE Maths curriculum to ensure comprehensive coverage of key concepts and skills. 
  • Consider the prioritisation of essential components of the GCSE curriculum, ensuring alignment with assessment objectives to enhance learner performance in exams.  
  • Explore strategies to effectively teach prioritised curriculum components, focusing on areas that are critical for learner success in GCSE Maths.  
  • Design and implement detailed Schemes of Work that integrate assessment objectives, innovative teaching methods, and resources to engage learners and support diverse learning needs.  
  • Plan and execute curriculum changes based on assessment data and learner feedback to continuously improve teaching effectiveness.  
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of your current curriculum planning and SOW implementation 

Length

This 2-part course is 4/5 hours.

  • Open format: 2 x 2 hour sessions 
  • In-house format: 2 x 2.5 hour sessions

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements  

  • Experience teaching maths at the post-16 level, including GCSE, Functional Skills Maths , or unregulated maths courses. 
  • Employment in a teaching/training /managing role in the post-16 education and training sector
  • Currently delivering GCSE Maths or expecting to soon  

Contact us

If this course is not currently available at a suitable date/location, please register your interest and we will let you know about new events as they are announced.

If you have any questions, please contact:

T: 0800 0 831 830
E: enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk