The most effective curriculum for students in your school is one that is custom built for them. At a time when the new statutory curriculum requirements are being introduced in England, we all need to remember that it is the memorable learning experiences created by passionate and talented teachers that brings learning to life and encourages pupils to excel.

I bet if you think back you can remember at least one memory of a particular lesson or teacher that has stayed with you. It may be that this has even shaped future choices you have made and had an impact on the career path you have chosen or a lifelong love of art or sports etc.

Although the curriculum is there to be used as a guide to show you what needs to be taught, it does not always stipulate how this should be accomplished. Make sure that you make your lessons as exciting and interesting as possible as research proves that pupils respond best to this type of teaching.