Play 3: The Long Term Plan - KS5 Flashcards
Who is the KS5 Long Term Plan (LTP) for?
HT (Headteacher), DHT (Deputy Headteacher), AHT (Assistant Headteacher), and ML (Middle Leaders).
What is the KS5 Long Term Plan (LTP)?
A strategic blueprint detailing the core skills and knowledge students should acquire over two years. Core Key Objectives (KOs) are directly linked to specific content taught. KS5 has a single learning pathway, meaning content is not adapted, and all students engage with and master the same material.
Example KOs include ‘Proof,’ ‘Algebra and Functions,’ and ‘Sequences and Series’ in Pure Maths.
Why is the KS5 LTP important?
Allows teachers and leaders to monitor students’ understanding of key topics. Provides a clear timeline for teaching KOs. Ensures students regularly secure KOs through ongoing assessment. Facilitates live reporting of student progress to parents via the DPR. Addresses challenges of covering the substantial KS5 content.
What should Subject Leads do for A-level pathways?
Familiarise themselves with the single standardised pathway. Organise the DPR by the number of assessment papers, e.g., Pure Maths 1, Pure Maths 2, and Statistics and Mechanics for A-Level Mathematics. Use content- or unit-based KOs like ‘Moments’ and ‘Forces and Friction’ for specific papers. Structure KOs using the exam board subject specifications.
What should Subject Leads do for BTEC and T Level pathways?
Familiarise themselves with the single standardised pathway. Organise the DPR by the number of exam and non-exam units. Clearly label exam and non-exam components on the LTP. Include a separate tab on the DPR for work placements with their own set of KOs if required.
What are the essential sections of the KS5 curriculum?
Prerequisites: Fundamental topics needed to understand KS5 units. Learning Objectives: Key knowledge required to secure KOs, documented using the KS5 curriculum template. Total Knowledge Recall (TKR): Cumulative end-of-unit assessments that assess current and previous KOs. Resources: Links to videos and worksheets to support independent learning.
What is Total Knowledge Recall (TKR), and why is it important?
TKR refers to cumulative end-of-unit assessments that test both current and prior KOs. Ensures students retain and apply knowledge over time. TKR assessments should only cover content that has been taught.
What steps are involved in Quality Assurance (QA) of the KS5 LTP?
Perform QA as outlined in the project plan. Address feedback from the QA process promptly. Actively seek and address teacher feedback on the curriculum. QA TKR assessments to ensure they are cumulative and only assess taught content. Ensure the final LTP is authorised by the HT and curriculum DHT before uploading to the DPR.
How should the DPR be organised for A-Level and BTEC/T Levels?
A-Level: Organised by the number of assessment papers, e.g., Pure Maths 1, Pure Maths 2. BTEC/T Levels: Organised by the number of exam and non-exam units, with clear labels and a separate tab for work placements (if applicable).
What is the role of resources in the KS5 curriculum?
Provide essential support for independent learning. Include links to videos, worksheets, and other materials that reinforce understanding of KOs.
