Curriculum K–12 – keep up to date
Keep up to date with curriculum implementation. This page highlights the latest professional learning, resources and support for teachers and leaders. As each key learning area is updated, more information will be available here.
Implementation resources for new syllabuses
Resources to support school leaders and teachers with curriculum implementation K–12 will be released throughout the term and added to this page.
English
English K–2 units – access the resources
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 7 | Early Stage 1 | Units 19–20 |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Stage 1 | Units 19–20 |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Stage 1 | Units 39–40 |
| Term 2 Week 7 | K–2 multiage – Year A | Units 19–20 |
| Term 2 Week 7 | K–2 multiage – Year B | Units 19–20 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | Early Stage 1 | Units 16–18 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | Stage 1 | Units 16–18 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | Stage 1 | Units 36–38 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | K–2 multiage – Year A | Units 16–18 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | K–2 multiage – Year B | Units 16–18 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | Early Stage 1 | Units 14–15 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | Stage 1 First year | Units 14–15 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | Stage 1 Second year | Units 34–35 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | K–2 multi-age Year A | Units 14–15 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | K–2 multi-age Year B | Units 14–15 |
| Term 1 Week 7 | Early Stage 1 | Units 11–13 |
| Term 1 Week 7 | Stage 1 First year | Units 11–13 |
| Term 1 Week 7 | Stage 1 Second year | Units 31–33 |
| Term 1 Week 7 | K–2 multi-age Year A | Units 11–13 |
| Term 1 Week 7 | K–2 multi-age Year B | Units 11–13 |
| Term 1 Week 1 | Early Stage 1 | Units 9–10 |
| Term 1 Week 1 | Stage 1 First year | Units 9–10 |
| Term 1 Week 1 | Stage 1 Second year | Units 29–30 |
| Term 1 Week 1 | K–2 multi-age Year A | Units 9–10 |
| Term 1 Week 1 | K–2 multi-age Year B | Units 9–10 |
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 Week 10 | K–2 multi-age | Module 10 – assessment strategies in English K–2 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | K–2 multi-age | Module 11 – reporting to parents and carers |
English scope and sequences 3-6 – access the resources
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 7 | Stage 2 | Scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Stage 3 | Scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Year 3–6 multi-age | Scope and sequence |
Mathematics
Mathematics K–2 units – access the resources
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 7 | Early Stage 1 | Units 19–20 |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Stage 1 | Units 19–20 |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Stage 1 | Units 39–40 |
| Term 2 Week 7 | K–2 multiage – Year A | Units 19–20 |
| Term 2 Week 7 | K–2 multiage – Year B | Units 19–20 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | Early Stage 1 | Units 16–18 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | Stage 1 | Units 16–18 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | Stage 1 | Units 36–38 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | K–2 multiage – Year A | Units 16–18 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | K–2 multiage – Year B | Units 16–18 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | Early Stage 1 | Units 14–15 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | Stage 1 Year A | Units 14–15 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | Stage 1 Year B | Units 34–35 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | K–2 multi-age Year A | Units 14–15 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | K–2 multi-age Year B | Units 14–15 |
| Term 1 Week 7 | Early Stage 1 | Units 11–13 |
| Term 1 Week 7 | Stage 1 Year A | Units 11–13 |
| Term 1 Week 7 | Stage 1 Year B | Units 31–33 |
| Term 1 Week 7 | K–2 multi-age Year A | Units 11–13 |
| Term 1 Week 7 | K–2 multi-age Year B | Units 11–13 |
| Term 1 Week 1 | Early Stage 1 | Units 9–10 |
| Term 1 Week 1 | Stage 1 Year A | Units 9–10 |
| Term 1 Week 1 | Stage 1 Year B | Units 29–30 |
| Term 1 Week 1 | K–2 multi-age Year A | Units 9–10 |
| Term 1 Week 1 | K–2 multi-age Year B | Units 9–10 |
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 Week 10 | K–2 multi-age | Module 13 – reporting to parents and carers |
Mathematics scope and sequences K-6 – access the resources
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 7 | Stage 2 | Scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Stage 3 | Scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Year 3–6 multi-age | Scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 7 | Year 3–6 | Daily number sense instruction sequence |
Professional learning
English and Mathematics K–2
| Date | Stage | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 Week 4 | Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 | Curriculum implementation professional learning for English and mathematics K–2 |
Advice
Term 4 Week 7 – syllabus implementation advice K–6 for 2023 – advice on planning for 2023 class structures when engaging with two syllabuses within a single key learning area
English
Resources available on Planning, programming and assessing English 7–10
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 4 | 9 | Teaching and learning program |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 9 | Assessment sample |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 9 | Teacher support resource |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 9 | Core text booklet |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 9 | Scope and sequence template guide |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7 | Assessment sample (Term 1) |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7 | Year 7 scope and sequence |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 9 | Year 9 scope and sequence |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7–8 | Syllabus requirements planner |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 9–10 | Syllabus requirements planner |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7–10 | Teaching and learning evaluation tool |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7 | Teaching and learning program (Term 1) |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7 | Teacher support resource (Term 1) |
Mathematics
Resources available on Mathematics 7–10 units and assessments
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 4 | 7 | Assessment sample |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 9 | Assessment sample |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7–8 | Scope and sequences |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 9–10 | Scope and sequences |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7–8 | Unit 1 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7–8 | Unit 2 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 9–10 | Unit 1 |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 9–10 | Unit 2 |
Languages
Resources available on Planning, programming and assessing languages 7–10
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 Week 10 | 7–8 | Scope and sequence (generic) |
| Term 1 Week 10 | 9–10 | Scope and sequence (generic) |
Technological and Applied Studies
Resources available on Planning, programming and assessing TAS 7–10
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 Week 4 | 7–10 | Computing technology 7–10 – scope and sequence (100 hours) |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 7–10 | Computing technology 7–10 – scope and sequence (200 hours) |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 7–10 | Computing technology 7–10 – assessment schedule (100 hours) |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 7–10 | Computing technology 7–10 – assessment schedule (200 hours) |
Department approved electives
Resources available on iSTEM
| Date | Course | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 4 | iSTEM | Critical thinking – assessment core 2 |
| Term 2 Week 4 | iSTEM | Learning sequence – sustainable transport |
| Term 1 Week 10 | iSTEM | STEM fundamentals assessment task |
| Term 1 Week 10 | iSTEM | PBL extension mechatronics learning sequence |
| Term 1 Week 10 | iSTEM | Learning sequence – aeronautical engineering |
| Term 1 Week 4 | iSTEM | Learning sequence – Will any robot do? |
Resources available on Psychology
| Date | Course | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 Week 4 | Psychology | Core 2 learning sequence |
| Term 1 Week 4 | Psychology | Core 2 assessment task |
Professional learning
| Date | Course | Resource name |
|---|---|---|
| Term 4 Week 7 | Big History | An overview of Big History |
| Term 4 Week 7 | iSTEM | An overview of iSTEM |
| Term 4 Week 7 | International Studies | An overview of International studies |
| Term 4 Week 7 | Outdoor Education | An overview of Outdoor education |
| Term 4 Week 7 | Philosophy | An overview of Philosophy |
| Term 4 Week 7 | Psychology | An overview of Psychology |
| Term 4 Week 7 | iSTEM | Assessment sample – critical problem solving |
| Term 4 Week 7 | Critical thinking | Assessment sample – core 1 |
HSIE
Resources available on Planning, programming and assessing Geography 11–12
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 4 | 11–12 | Microlearning module 1: Overview of the Geography 11–12 Syllabus |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 11 | Year 11 sample assessment schedule |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 12 | Year 12 sample assessment schedule |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 11 | Year 11 sample scope and sequence |
| Term 1 Week 4 | 12 | Year 12 sample scope and sequence |
Technological and Applied Studies
Resources available on Planning, programming and assessing TAS 11–12
| Date | Year | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 Week 4 | 11 | Scope and sequence |
| Term 2 Week 4 | 11 | Sample assessment schedule |
| Date | Content |
|---|---|
| Term 4 Week 7 | Curriculum planning for every student in every classroom (AC00180) – 25 modules now available as NESA Accredited PD in MyPL |
A comprehensive range of resources has been developed to support school leaders and teachers through the phases of curriculum implementation.
The resources:
- outline the phases of curriculum implementation
- provide role-specific support packages for curriculum implementation
- provide support for school planning for curriculum implementation.
Access Leading Curriculum K–12 and Phases of curriculum implementation for advice and resources to support leaders to facilitate effective curriculum implementation in schools.
Director, Educational Leaders (DELs) communication
Updates that provide DELs with information they can share with their schools to ensure regular and consistent messaging around Curriculum Reform.
New information will be uploaded in Weeks 3 and 8 of each term.
Presentations
Term 2 Week 3 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 4.6 MB)
Term 1 Week 8 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 1.8 MB)
Term 1 Week 3 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 4.2 MB)
Term 4 Week 9 2022 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 6.6 MB)
Principal network meetings presentations
Presentations designed to be delivered at network meetings or adapted by principals to regularly update their staff on curriculum reform. New presentations will be uploaded in Weeks 3 and 8 of each term.
Presentations
Term 2 Week 3 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 4.6 MB)
Term 1 Week 8 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 1.8 MB)
Term 1 Week 3 2023 – Curriculum Reform update (PPTX 4.2 MB)
Term 4 Week 9 2022 – Principal network meeting presentation (PPTX 8.4 MB)
Term 4 Week 6 2022 – Principal network meeting presentation (PPTX 7.5 MB)
Term 4 Week 3 2022 – Principal network meeting presentation (PPTX 7.8 MB)
Curriculum reform newsletter
The Curriculum Reform program launched a Curriculum Reform middle leaders newsletter in Term 1, 2023. The newsletter is published once a term and includes the latest information, resources and updates about the NSW Curriculum Reform. It provides consistent messaging and highlights what schools need to know in order to lead curriculum implementation effectively in their schools. Complete this form to subscribe to the newsletter.
Editions
- Edition 2 (coming Week 8, Term 2)
- Edition 1
Information for schools that can be used at staff meetings, stage or faculty meetings or School Development Days. This information is designed to be short and digestible and outlines resources and professional learning to support effective curriculum reform and implementation. New presentations will be uploaded to align with resource drops and NESA updates.
SDD Curriculum Reform Information Pack – Primary (PPTX 16.8 MB)
SDD Curriculum Reform Information Pack – Secondary (PPTX 9.3 MB)
Closed 5/12/22
Have your say on the draft syllabuses for Drama 7–10, Science 7–10 and Technology 7–8.
Visit the NESA Consultation webpage to have your say.
Your feedback will be used to inform the development of the final syllabuses.
More information about the reform is available on NESA Curriculum Reform where you can sign up for regular updates and the department’s Curriculum Reform.
Preparing for a new K–6 syllabus
Preparing for a new syllabus includes guidance on planning and preparation in the year prior to implementing a new K–6 syllabus including:
- Preparing for a new syllabus – K–6 teachers
- Preparing for a new syllabus – assistant principals
- Preparing for a new syllabus – AP, C&I
- Preparing for a new syllabus – principals
Research toolkit
Text-based protocols
Department approved elective courses (Stage 5)
Syllabus information for school leaders
Keep up to date – Key learning areas
Access the latest resources, professional learning and support by stage and key learning area. More key learning areas will be added as their pages are updated.
Statewide staffrooms
Statewide staffrooms are set up in Microsoft Teams for expert advice, resources and professional learning, on topics including NSW Curriculum Reform.
