Models of curriculum implementation – secondary
These models offer guidance for a tailored and successful transition for 7–10 teachers.
The NSW Curriculum Reform timeline (NESA) and the department’s phases of curriculum implementation present a comprehensive overview of upcoming syllabuses, and the corresponding years to engage, enact or embed them. This additional time and flexibility for planning and preparation should be supported with a systematic and strategic approach, involving whole-school planning for effective implementation.
English and mathematics
As core learning, English and mathematics continue to be the first focus for implementation. NESA’s new timeline shows that there are no changes to planning and preparation and implementation times for these syllabuses. Schools will implement their syllabuses in the way that best suits their local contexts.
| Example | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
Secondary setting A |
Plan and prepare |
Years 7–8 implementing the English and mathematics syllabuses |
All years 7–10 implementing the English and Mathematics K–10 syllabuses |
Secondary setting B |
Plan and prepare |
Years 7 and 9 implementing the English and mathematics syllabuses |
All years 7–10 implementing the English and Mathematics K–10 syllabuses |
Other syllabuses 7–10
All other syllabuses for 7–10 will be released at different times. The following examples show how syllabuses may be implemented from the date of release.
Schools will have 2 years to plan and prepare ahead of syllabus implementation. As with English and mathematics, schools may choose the way they wish to implement to ensure teacher confidence when delivering the new syllabuses to optimise student learning opportunities.
| Example | First year after syllabus release | Second year after syllabus release | Third year after syllabus release | Fourth year after syllabus release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Secondary option A |
Plan and prepare |
All years 7–10 implementing the new syllabus |
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Secondary option B |
Plan and prepare |
Continue planning and preparing |
Years 7 and 9 implementing the new syllabus |
All Years 7–10 implementing the new syllabus |
Secondary option C |
Plan and prepare |
Years 7 and 8 implementing the new syllabus |
All Years 7–10 implementing the new syllabus |