Play 2: The Long Term Plan and Medium Term Plan - KS3 and KS4 Flashcards
Who is the Long Term Plan (LTP) and Medium Term Plan (MTP) for?
HT (Headteacher), DHT (Deputy Headteacher), AHT (Assistant Headteacher), and ML (Middle Leaders).
What is the Long Term Plan (LTP)?
A strategic blueprint detailing the core skills and knowledge students must acquire at each key stage. Identifies core Key Objectives (KOs), with 10-15 core KOs per subject uploaded to the DPR. For KS3, includes Memory Key Objectives (MKOs) to help memorise substantive knowledge. Adjusted according to student pathways (Play 4).
What is the Medium Term Plan (MTP)?
Complements the LTP by breaking down individual lessons. Ensures content to be taught and learning objectives are clear. Includes key vocabulary, prerequisites, assessment methods, checkpoints, and guidance on addressing misconceptions.
Why is the LTP important?
Empowers school leaders to track students’ mastery of essential skills and knowledge. Provides a framework for teachers to implement the curriculum efficiently within a set timeframe.
Why is the MTP important?
Enriches the LTP framework by detailing curriculum elements for lesson preparation. Ensures clarity in teaching by providing vocabulary, prerequisites, assessment methods, and guidance on misconceptions.
What steps should a project lead follow when creating new KOs?
Use the LTP grid as a template. Identify 10-15 KOs per subject per year group, ensuring alignment with CST Curriculum Principles. Cover KS3 and KS4 programmes of study while extending beyond the National Curriculum to spark subject fascination. Plan Memory KOs simultaneously (see Play 5).
How should KOs be aligned with standards?
Adapt KOs based on student pathways while maintaining the same theme (refer to Play 4). Ensure KOs are student-friendly and start with: “I know” for substantive knowledge (MKOs). “I can” for procedural knowledge (core KOs). Keep KOs succinct and increase complexity for higher pathways and years. Update the MTP to break down the skills, content, and knowledge required for each KO.
What are the Quality Assurance (QA) steps for the LTP and MTP?
Perform timely QA as outlined in the project plan. Gather feedback from subject teachers and address concerns. Final LTP must be authorised by the HT and curriculum DHT before being uploaded to the DPR. Use the MTP template to document specifics for each KO.
How should the LTP and MTP be reviewed?
Ensure the DPR is set up before the academic year (refer to Play 9). Verify the accuracy of KOs on the DPR with DHTs and Subject Leads. Monitor weekly engagement with DPR KOs and ensure real-time assessment in lessons. Teachers should provide regular feedback and address errors identified through feedback. Communicate and agree on any changes to the LTP and MTP with all stakeholders before making amendments.
What are Memory Key Objectives (MKOs), and how do they differ from core KOs?
Memory Key Objectives (MKOs): Designed to help students memorise substantive knowledge. Core Key Objectives (KOs): Focus on procedural knowledge and skills mastery. MKOs are specific to KS3 and often begin with “I know,” while core KOs often start with “I can.”
