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.

English and mathematics implementation examples
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.

Examples for implementation of other 7–10 syllabuses
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



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


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