Syllabus information for school leaders
An overview of the pedagogical changes and whole school considerations to support school leaders’ understanding of what has changed for each new syllabus.
New syllabuses by key learning area
Further syllabus information will be developed as syllabuses are released.
2022
- English K–10 Syllabus (2022) for Years K–2 – information for school leaders
- English K–10 Syllabus (2022) for Years 3–6 – information for school leaders
- English K–10 Syllabus (2022) for Years 7–10 – information for school leaders
2024
- English Advanced 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- English Extension 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- English EAL/D 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- English Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- English Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024)– information for school leaders
- English Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
2022
- Mathematics K–10 Syllabus (2022) for Years K–2 – information for school leaders
- Mathematics K–10 Syllabus (2022) for Years 3–6 – information for school leaders
- Mathematics K–10 Syllabus (2022) for Years 7–10 – information for school leaders
2024
- Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- Mathematics Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- Mathematics Advanced 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- Mathematics Extension 2 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
2022
- Geography 11–12 Syllabus (2022) – information for school leaders
- Geography Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2022)– information for school leaders
2024
- HSIE K–6 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- History 7–10 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- Geography 7–10 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- Ancient History Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- History Extension 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- Modern History 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
- Modern History Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2024) – information for school leaders
2022
- Computing Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2022) – information for school leaders
- Computing Technology – Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2022) – information for school leaders
- Enterprise Computing 11–12 Syllabus (2022) – information for school leaders
- Software Engineering 11–12 Syllabus (2022) – information for school leaders
2023
Technology 7–8 Syllabus (2023) – information for school leaders
Department-approved elective courses
Purpose of resource
The resources on the ‘Syllabus information for school leaders’ webpage provide an overview of the pedagogical changes and whole school considerations for each new syllabus, so school leaders can gain a high-level understanding of changes to teaching and learning practices and school resourcing.
Target audience
The audience for this resource is school principals, executive teams and school staff. Directors, Educational Leadership (DELs) can also use the resource to support effective curriculum implementation in their schools.
When and how to use
Curriculum implementation is core and ongoing business in schools and effective curriculum implementation drives student growth and attainment, and school improvement.
New syllabuses provide schools with a unique opportunity to re-focus and place curriculum at the heart of school planning. This resource can be used by schools to align professional learning, whole school considerations, resources, and teaching and learning programs to syllabus changes. Reflection questions have been included to highlight the discussions schools may undertake as they engage with a new syllabus.
Research base
This resource was developed by Curriculum and Reform. The research base used was NESA’s NSW Curriculum.
Contact
Email questions, comments, and feedback about this resource to curriculumreform@det.nsw.edu.au using the subject line ‘Syllabus information for school leaders’.
Alignment to system priorities and/or needs – NSW Curriculum Reform
Alignment to School Excellence Framework
Learning domain – Curriculum, Assessment. Leading domain – Educational Leadership, School Planning Implementation and Reporting.
Alignment with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers – 2.1, 2.3, 7.2.
Consulted with – Curriculum and Reform CEYPL and CSL teams.
Reviewed by – CEYPL Director and CSL Director
Created/last updated – 8 February 2023
To be reviewed – February, 2024