Lesson Plan Template
A free, editable lesson plan template designed for UK secondary teachers — clear learning objectives, a do-now, modelling, guided practice, independent practice and a short plenary, all on a single page.
A free, editable lesson plan template designed for UK secondary teachers — clear learning objectives, a do-now, modelling, guided practice, independent practice and a short plenary, all on a single page.
Most lesson plan templates are too long to fill in for every lesson and too short to capture what actually matters when you teach. This one strikes the balance: enough structure to be useful in observations and book scrutinies, light enough that you can fill it in during a free period.
Pair this with the OES For Teaching Lesson Planner if you want a first-draft plan generated in seconds, then edit it in this template to keep your department's voice and standards consistent.
What you'll learn
- Single-page layout — usable on every lesson, not just observations
- Learning objectives, do-now, I-We-You phases and plenary
- Space for differentiation and SEND notes
- Editable .docx and printable PDF
Who this is for
- UK secondary teachers planning weekly lessons
- ECTs building reliable planning habits
- Heads of department standardising plans across the team
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Frequently asked questions
Is this template Ofsted-friendly?
Ofsted doesn't require a specific lesson plan format. This template covers the elements (clear objective, sequencing, differentiation, AfL) that strong lessons typically demonstrate.
Can I generate a draft automatically?
Yes. The OES For Teaching Lesson Planner can generate a full first-draft lesson plan in this format in seconds, which you can then edit.
Do I have to fill it in for every lesson?
No. Most experienced teachers use it for sequence-launch lessons, observations, and lessons being taken by a cover teacher.
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