Curriculum for Excellence

Curriculum design and explicit teaching support

Most schools want consistent planning, strong teaching practice, and clear processes, yet are stretched for time and unsure how to build these systems sustainably. Curriculum for Excellence brings clarity, structure, and the practical support your teams need.

Why Curriculum Clarity Matters

Curriculum for Excellence changes this

Wellbeing and workload are heavily affected by unit planning, lesson planning, and the quality of teaching resources. My staff voice data shows the same pattern in every school I work with: educators want time to plan, opportunities to collaborate, and support while doing it. It’s one of the biggest needs raised across staff voice collections.

The challenge is knowing what high-quality planning looks like and how to do it well. Too often, planning gets outsourced or educators are left to figure it out alone. This might get the job done, but it doesn’t build collective efficacy, capability, or confidence.

This isn’t a program

IT'S A PARTNERSHIP

A clear, structured approach to strengthening planning and teaching

Drawing on my experience in staff wellbeing, workload reduction, curriculum design, planning systems, and explicit teaching, I support educators to build their capability — not just collect more resources or templates.

After years of working alongside teaching teams across multiple year levels and contexts, Curriculum for Excellence was created to meet a very real need: clarity, consistency, and confidence in planning and teaching.

WHAT DOES THE SUPPORT LOOK LIKE?

Personalise support includes:

  • Curriculum review and mapping

  • Scope and sequence support

  • Unit planning workshops and assessment design

  • Team capacity building through professional learning and guided planning sessions

  • Modelling explicit teaching sessions

  • Practical templates and tools

  • Integration of workload-friendly planning processes

  • Tailored support based on your school’s goals and focus

  • Customised to your context to embed best practice and build collective efficacy.

Why This Partnership Works

A system that strengthens practice, reduces workload, and builds confidence

This approach works because it:

  • Builds capability, not dependency

  • Creates consistency across teams and year levels

  • Reduces planning time and cognitive load

  • Strengthens explicit teaching strategies

  • Provides clarity so staff know what matters and why

  • Aligns curriculum, assessment, and teaching practice

Clarity changes everything — for leaders, teachers, and students.

Real Feedback From Educators

  • I really enjoyed this session. It was very tangible and gave me lots of inspiration for what I can implement at SPC.
    — Veronica, St Patrick’s College

  • You were very engaging, beautifully spoken and relatable. You provided much-needed insight into the importance of wellbeing in schools, and your knowledge in this space clearly shows.
    — Dr Aida, Southern Cross University

  • I thoroughly enjoyed the session. The resources were so helpful in understanding how to create a safe environment for everyone. The 5 I’s for Improvement will really help us narrow our focus after feeling overwhelmed by our survey responses. The frameworks you’ve given us have been very helpful.
    — Nathea, Jerudong International School

  • Thank you for your expertise and support. I look forward to reading your new book and finding further ways to learn from you. Keep fighting the good fight!
    — Kylie, John Wollaston Anglican Community School

  • Thanks for another great session. The psychological safety content was incredibly valuable, and the information and workbooks will be really helpful for us at JPC. We now have a clearer understanding of the data we want to collect and how to use it, and the 5 I’s reminded us that we don’t need to change the world immediately. The section on what’s in my control and what isn’t was also a powerful reminder.
    — Kylie, John Paul College

Who it's For

This partnership is ideal for:

  • Teaching teams

  • Heads of Curriculum / Heads of Department

  • APs and Middle Leaders

  • Wellbeing and leadership teams wanting to reduce workload

  • Schools wanting clear, consistent planning practices

  • Schools seeking stronger explicit teaching

If you want best practice tied to clarity, consistency, and confidence, this is built for you.

Ready to strengthen your curriculum and teaching practice?

Experience the difference clear planning makes

A simple, supportive process

  1. Submit an enquiry

    Share your context, goals, and preferred dates.

  2. Discovery call

    We confirm your needs and identify the best structure.

  3. Tailored proposal

    You receive a clear outline with inclusions, pricing, and next steps.

  4. Dates secured

    We lock in sessions based on your school calendar.

  5. Partnership begins

    Workshops, planning sessions, modelling, and support tailored to your team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this suitable for primary and secondary contexts?

Yes. The approach works across all year levels and learning areas.

Can multiple staff participate?

Absolutely. Teams, year levels, or whole departments can be involved.

Is this delivered online or onsite?

Both options are available, depending on your needs and location.

Do we need to bring resources?

No. Everything you need is provided, and we work with what you already have.

Do you offer whole-day or multi-day support?

Yes. The partnership can be structured around your school calendar, including planning days.

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