A structured curriculum implementation framework for primary school leaders. Designed to support disciplined refinement beyond compliance and inspection preparation. This is not a worksheet pack. It is a strategic leadership model. Many schools have detailed curriculum documents. Fewer have disciplined implementation systems. This Playbook bridges that gap. The Curriculum Implementation Playbook: Understand. Diagnose. Act. Who This Is For This Playbook is designed for: Headteachers Deputy Heads Curriculum Leaders Subject Leaders Trust Leaders It is not a worksheet pack. It is not an inspection checklist. It is not a generic CPD guide. It is a structured leadership framework. What This Playbook Provides Over 70 pages of: A clear model for curriculum integrity A practical architecture for deliberate instruction Precision guidance on modelling and hinge tasks Strategic subject leadership tools A disciplined implementation rhythm A reusable annual curriculum integrity rubric Structured calibration and refinement protocols Every section follows a consistent structure: Understand. Diagnose. Act. This allows leaders to move from reflection to strategic action without overload. What You Will Gain By using this framework, leadership teams will: Identify implementation patterns across subjects Strengthen modelling and hinge design Align subject leadership to whole-school priorities Protect one refinement at a time Conduct disciplined annual curriculum review What Makes This Different This Playbook does not attempt to introduce multiple initiatives. It protects depth before expansion. It prioritises: Cumulative knowledge Disciplinary precision Strategic focus Capacity alignment Sustainable improvement The aim is not rapid transformation. The aim is coherent, year-on-year curriculum refinement. How Schools Use This Framework Schools use this Playbook to: Audit curriculum integrity beyond compliance Strengthen modelling and hinge design across subjects Align subject leadership to whole-school priorities Conduct disciplined annual curriculum review Protect one strategic refinement at a time It is designed to be used collaboratively, not imposed procedurally. This resource is not suitable for: Individual lesson planning ‘Instant’ Ofsted preparation Quick curriculum fixes Format Digital PDF Designed for leadership teams Suitable for use across primary settings in England Version 2026 Edition Version 1.0