The role of the curriculum co-ordinator is a varied, and sometimes frustrating, one for teachers. A combination of lack of time, opportunity, confidence, support or resources often means that the ideal model is difficult to achieve. Written by experienced teachers and teacher trainers, this work focuses on: the issues which curriculum co-ordinators need to consider; how they can best manage the learning of pupils within the school; how to promote a quality curriculum across the key stages; and factors affecting the wider curriculum such as IT, differentiation, the use of outside agencies and the role of the head teacher. The text also takes each subject area in turn and examines the key areas of: knowledge, skills and understanding, teaching styles, and learning approaches. Throughout the book there are summaries, practical advice and questions to enable individual co-ordinators to assess and develop their own work, to decide on an action plan suited to their own individual circumstances, and to find a practical route through many potential difficulties and frustrations which face them.