Mainstream Post-Primary Yearly Planning Framework

This is a whole-school yearly planning and governance framework for mainstream post-primary schools.

It is not a curriculum document, not a scheme of work, and not a teaching programme.

This framework exists to support schools in maintaining clear, structured, and defensible yearly planning, aligned with statutory expectations, while preserving teacher autonomy and avoiding unnecessary administrative burden.

What This Framework Is For

This framework supports schools to:

• Establish a clear yearly planning structure across the school

• Demonstrate intentional, coordinated planning

• Support leadership, governance, and internal oversight

• Ensure planning is consistent, reviewable, and proportionate

It focuses on visibility and structure, not prescription.

What This Framework Covers

The framework provides structured guidance for yearly planning across:

• Teaching and learning organisation

• Student wellbeing and pastoral structures

• Assessment and reporting rhythms

• Staff roles, coordination, and communication

• Parent engagement and information flows

• Review, reflection, and adaptive planning

All planning is designed to be flexible, allowing departments and teachers to retain full control over content and pedagogy.

What This Framework Is Not

This framework:

• Does not dictate teaching methods or content

• Does not replace subject plans or departmental schemes

• Does not introduce tracking or monitoring systems

• Does not require additional reporting or data collection

• Does not interfere with professional judgement

It supports planning clarity, not compliance overload.

How Schools Use This Framework

Schools typically use this framework:

• As a yearly planning backbone for mainstream provision

• To support consistent planning language across the school

• To provide clear evidence of structured planning if required

• To support continuity from year to year

It is designed to sit alongside existing policies and practices, not replace them.

Structure

The framework is structured to:

• Support full-year planning

• Remain accessible to staff

• Allow proportional review and adjustment

• Ensure continuity across academic years

It is suitable for all mainstream post-primary settings, regardless of size or context.

Format & Delivery

• Format: Digital PDF

• Delivery: Secure digital delivery to the licensed school

• Printing: Permitted in line with licence terms

Legal / Use Notice

This resource supports governance, planning, and organisational clarity.
It does not replace teaching, assessment, or statutory educational obligations.
Licensed for school use only. Redistribution outside the licensed school is not permitted.