National Network for Curriculum Implementation

Get involved

This is the section where you can register to get involved in the network. There are 2 main ways to get involved:

• through supporting the planning and facilitation of the Network
• through registering to participate in a conversation

The National Network Conversations offer an opportunity for all practitioners in Wales to get involved in national co-construction to address our shared challenges and opportunities.

Current conversations

National Symposium

• Tuesday 1st April 2025
• Cardiff: venue to be confirmed

This national symposium will showcase the innovative work of schools across Wales in realising the new Curriculum for Wales. Join us to explore how practice is changing in schools across Wales who have been exploring curriculum realisation through the Camau i'r Dyfodol research project.

What will those attending get out of the symposium?

• Discover practical examples and stories from schools that are moving curriculum design towards a process approach in realising Curriculum for Wales.
• Learn about the three "movements" of the process approach: understanding "worthwhileness", developing engaging pedagogies, and implementing meaningful assessment.
• Discuss real-world experiences and shared challenges with colleagues from across Wales.
• Gain valuable insights from the Camau i'r Dyfodol research team, including key findings and practical resources.
• Network with fellow teachers, researchers, and policymakers to build connections and foster collaboration.

Whichever part of the system you are involved in, the reflections and sharing from these schools will give you opportunity to share practice and be part of the wider discussion, through workshops and presentations reflecting the 3 areas Camau I’r Dyfodol has been supporting schools with:

• how to centre your planning for learning and teaching around the idea of ‘worthwhileness’
• pedagogies, activities and experiences
• assessment and learner progression

The event will also include presentations from the CAMAU project team to provide context, research findings and further information.

To sign up to attend, please complete the registration form

In person National Network Conversations

Purpose, Pedagogy and Progression

Venues

• South Wales: Tuesday 4th February 2025 Liberty Stadium, Swansea
• North Wales: Tuesday 11th February 2025 Optic Centre, Wrexham

Overview

Talk pedagogy, think learning

In response to the National Network Conversations on Purpose, Pedagogy and Progression in summer 2024, we will hear from schools and settings across Wales to explore how Curriculum for Wales is helping us to think differently about learning and teaching with purpose.

This National Conversation will provide you with the opportunity to engage in professional learning conversations that help us to ‘join the dots’ between guidance and practice in your classroom:

• to consider a range of different approaches to learning and teaching for different purposes.
• to discuss and reflect on the role of the practitioner and the environment in securing different aspects of learner development and progress.
• to hear from colleagues about first hand class-room experiences that will support our reflections and discussions.

Whether you are a leader, practitioner or teaching assistant in a school in Wales, you will find this a valuable opportunity to share thinking and practice, learn from others and cultivate relationships that will strengthen our shared understanding of Curriculum for Wales.

Watch our videos and read the report from previous conversations to understand the benefits of taking part.

Registration

Note: the South Wales event is now at capacity and registration is closed. You can be added to a waitlist by completing the form below.

Should any spaces become available for the South Wales event you'll be contacted by Thursday 30th January. 

Pre-register for this National Conversation as soon as you can as the last one was over-subscribed.

Please register your interest in attending the National Network Conversation

We look forward to seeing you at the next National Network event!

Future conversations

The following dates have been set aside for the upcoming National Network Conversations this academic year. We look forward to you joining National Network Conversations. Save the dates.

1 April 2025

In person conversation: south

CAMAU.

6 May 2025

Virtual event.

13 May 2025

In person conversation

To be confirmed.

26 June 2025

In person conversation: north

Literacy National Network.

8 July 2025

In person conversation: south

Literacy National Network.

We look forward to welcoming you to the National Network Conversations this academic year.