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Medium-term plan

A plan for a term or half term showing the sequence of learning.

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All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Teaching and learning

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Long-term plan All four UK nations (details may differ)
A year-long overview of the topics or units to be taught.
Scheme of work (SoW) All four UK nations (details may differ)
A planned sequence of lessons over a unit or term, showing what will be taught, in what order and with what resources.

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