Here to help you prepare for the revised national curriculum
We’re updating our resources and sharing guidance to help schools and MATs prepare confidently and reduce workload ahead of the revised curriculum in September 2028, and the updated GCSEs beyond. Explore practical guidance, expert discussions and curriculum support.
Practical leadership guidance for curriculum change
Oak's Head of Curriculum, Emma McCrea, is joined by education experts and school leaders to discuss the upcoming revised national curriculum and share practical guidance for leaders.
Episode 4
Topic: What should leaders be doing before the revised curriculum arrives?
Becks Boomer-Clark (CEO, Lift Schools) and Tilly Browne (co-Headteacher, Reach Schools) discuss what leaders should - and shouldn't - be focusing during this interim period of curriculum uncertainty.
Episode 5
Topic: How do you implement curriculum change well?
In this part, Becks and Tilly discuss discuss the practical steps that lead to successful curriculum change implementation.
More Curriculum Conversations:
- Curriculum Conversations (Episode 1): What you need to know now about the national curriculum changes
- Curriculum Conversations (Episode 2): Cassie Buchanan on leading curriculum change
- Curriculum Conversations (Episode 3): Bennie Kara on inclusive curriculum leadership
Do you have questions about the revised national curriculum to ask experts in future episodes? Share them here.
Stay ahead of curriculum change
The revised curriculum will be taught from September 2028. We're working with our expert school and education partners to bring you free, updated curriculum plans and teaching resources to help you get ahead with your planning. We'll also be providing guidance on implementing these changes, including webinars, expert insights and more.
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What can I expect from Oak?
- Guidance on what’s changed to help schools and teachers transition smoothly.
- Webinars and expert sessions to support subject leaders and curriculum planning.
- Updated curriculum sequences aligned with the revised national curriculum and GCSE specifications.
- New, adaptable resources to deliver lessons, like our new financial education units, including slides, worksheets, quizzes, key vocabulary and videos.
- AI tools you can trust that make it quick and easy to adapt your curriculum and lessons to your context.
- A fully digital and easily navigable example model of the DfE’s revised national curriculum.
All resources are free, adaptable and openly-licensed to provide support across the sector, and for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Use Oak in the way that works best for you – from full curriculum planning and lesson design, to inspiration for your own approach, cover lessons, and everyday support.
Your top curriculum questions answered
“Now that our National Curriculum review is complete, I’m excited to see how we can build on schools’ strong foundations and bring newly refreshed curricula to life in classrooms.
“Teachers must be supported to adopt our recommendations, so that they’re empowered to embrace them. I’m delighted that Oak will be championing this crucial work.”
Professor Becky Francis CBE
Chair of the Curriculum and Assessment Review
