Curriculum for Wales

From 31 January 2024, the Curriculum for Wales framework guidance has been updated.
Changes include:
- an updated journey to curriculum roll-out section (now called ‘Continuing the journey’) to reflect where schools and settings are in their implementation journey. This updated section supports schools (including PRUs and those responsible for EOTAS in other settings) with the practical steps of designing, implementing and the ongoing review of their curriculum. It has been developed by practitioners and other partners and follows public consultation
- corrections to issues with definitions and hyperlinks
- more clarity through minor amends to narrative following feedback
- updates to ensure correct terminology
A new section of guidance covering curriculum development for learners aged 14 to 16 will be published here in July 2024 following full public consultation.
The Curriculum for Wales framework guidance will continue to be updated annually in January of each year.

Supporting materials for curriculum, assessment and evaluating learner progress

Practical support for curriculum development, quality assurance and self-evaluation

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Getting started

Introduction to Curriculum for Wales guidance
Introduces the four purposes, what's new, why it's changing and who the curriculum guidance is for
Summary of legislation
Explains the legal status of the curriculum guidance, the proposed legal duties on schools and what these mean in practice
Designing your curriculum
General guidance for designing your curriculum across all areas of learning and experience
Assessment arrangements
Guidance and information for designing assessment arrangements within a school curriculum
Continuing the journey
Guidance to support schools with a common set of expectations, priorities and supporting information for curriculum design
14 to 16 learning guidance
Forms part of the Curriculum for Wales Framework statutory guidance

Areas of learning and experience

National Network for Curriculum Implementation

The National Network will be an opportunity for all interested practitioners to get involved in national co-construction to address our shared challenges and opportunities.