Foundation Phase
- Part of
The Curriculum for Wales is being implemented in schools and settings from September 2022. This guidance for the 2008 curriculum will continue to be used for some learners until all schools and settings are using the Curriculum for Wales with all their learners in the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
Framework
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Foundation Phase Framework
- Statutory guidance
Assessment
Guidance
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Revised Areas of Learning and programmes of study: Phase 1 - literacy and numeracy
- Statutory guidance
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Creative development
- Guidance
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Knowledge and understanding of the world
- Guidance
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Personal and social development, well-being and cultural diversity
- Guidance
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Physical development
- Guidance
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Welsh language development
- Guidance
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Observing children
- Guidance
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Foundation Phase outdoor learning handbook
- Guidance
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Learning and teaching pedagogy
- Guidance
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Play/Active learning - Overview for 3 to 7-year-olds
- Guidance
Resources
Information for parents/carers
Well-being Goal | Long-term outcomes of Curriculum for Wales |
A Prosperous Wales | More employable school and college-leavers with access to decent work |
More engaged, capable citizens | |
A Resilient Wales | More sustainable behaviours, ethical responsibilities, and a better environment |
A More Equal Wales | Reduced poverty and increased social mobility |
Closing the attainment gap | |
A Healthier Wales | Healthier citizens conscious of their own physical and mental wellbeing |
A Wales of Cohesive Communities | Stronger, more cohesive communities, with deeper links between schools and local communities |