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A strong curriculum is the heart of a good school. It decides what children learn, in what order, and how well it sticks. But when you’re teaching it every day, it’s hard to step back and see whether your curriculum and teaching are as strong as you think. An external review gives you an honest, outside look at what you teach, how you teach it, and the difference it makes for pupils.
What Is a Curriculum and Teaching Review?
It’s an independent check of how well your curriculum and teaching work in practice. We look at what you intend pupils to learn, how it’s taught in the classroom, and what pupils actually know and remember. We use clear evidence to see what you do well and where you can improve.
It gives you a reliable, honest picture of your curriculum and teaching, free from internal bias. You see your school as an inspector sees it, with practical steps to build on.
Who Is a Curriculum and Teaching Review For?
It’s designed for all education settings: maintained schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts, Alternative Provisions, and SEND Units/Hubs. Headteachers, curriculum leads, and subject leaders use a review to strengthen their curriculum, support teachers, and show they take standards seriously.
Many schools ask for one before an inspection, after a change in leadership, when developing a new curriculum, or simply as good practice on a regular cycle.
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What Does a Curriculum and Teaching Review Include?
We cover every key part of curriculum and teaching. You can choose a full review or focus on specific subjects or areas. Our most common areas include:
- Curriculum intent and how well it’s planned and sequenced
- How the curriculum is taught in the classroom
- How well pupils know, remember, and build on what they learn
- Quality of teaching, explanation, and questioning
- Assessment and how it informs teaching
- Reading and how it’s prioritised across the school
- Curriculum for pupils with SEND and the disadvantaged
- Subject leadership and teacher subject knowledge
- Consistency of approach across classes and year groups
How a Curriculum and Teaching Review Helps Your School, Academy, Trust, or Alternative Provision
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Check your curriculum is well sequenced
A curriculum only works when it builds knowledge in the right order. A review checks how well your curriculum is planned and sequenced. You find out where it’s strong and where the gaps or jumps are, so pupils can build on what they know.
2
See what’s really happening in classrooms
Plans on paper don’t always match what happens in lessons. We look at how the curriculum is actually taught. This shows you where teaching is strong and where it needs support, so intent and practice line up.
3
Support your teachers
Teaching is demanding, and teachers need backing. A review shows where training or support would help most. It gives your team clearer expectations and more confidence in the classroom.
4
Give clear proof for inspection
When inspectors look at your curriculum, you have evidence. Our reports show what you teach, how it works, and what checks you’ve made. This makes inspections smoother and less stressful.
5
Strengthen subject leadership
Subject leaders can’t lead what they can’t see. A review gives them a clear picture of their subject across the school. This helps them plan, support colleagues, and drive improvement with confidence.
6
Support better decisions
You get clear facts, not guesswork. Leaders can plan training, resources, and curriculum development based on what the review shows. This makes your strategy stronger and more focused.
7
Improve outcomes for every child
A strong curriculum, taught well, is what raises standards. A review highlights where pupils are being held back and where practice can be stronger. It helps every child learn more and remember more.
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How Our Reviews Work
- 1We agree exactly what you want to cover and when.
- 2Our experienced team reviews your curriculum plans, policies, and key documents.
- 3We speak to leaders, teachers, and pupils to understand how the curriculum works in real life.
- 4We visit lessons and look at pupils’ work to see teaching and learning in action.
- 5We gather facts and evidence only, no assumptions or bias, then produce a concise, easy-to-read report with findings and clear next steps.
- 6We work efficiently and focus only on what matters. Our independent view gives you a clear and accurate picture of your curriculum and teaching.
What You Get at the End
You receive a high-quality written report. It includes:
- What your school does well and where it’s strong
- Exact areas where you need to improve or develop
- Practical, realistic recommendations you can use straight away
- Clear evidence you can show inspectors, governors, or trustees
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Key Features of Our Service
Objective, evidence-informed evaluation
Every finding is based on facts. You get clear assurance and clear priorities.
Flexible review models
Pick what you need: whole-curriculum review, targeted, or a single subject. We adapt to you.
Clear, professional reporting
Reports are simple to understand. They help you improve and prove your standards.
Why Choose Jarvis Education?
We work only with education settings. We know how curriculum works, the pressures teachers face, and what strong teaching looks like. Our independent view helps you build a curriculum that works for every child, with every decision staying focused on pupils.
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Next Steps & How to Get Started
- Speak to one of our experts. We’ll explain how we work, answer your questions, and help you choose the right review for your school.
- We book dates well in advance. Once you’re happy, we confirm everything in writing and start planning your visit.
- Contact us today to discuss how we can support your school, academy, trust, and alternative provision.
- We’re ready to help and support you.
Who We Work With
We support settings of every type across England and internationally.
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