Curriculum for Wales
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From April 2026, updates have been made to the designing the 14 to 16 curriculum offer section of the
14-16 Learning guidance as part of the ongoing review of the Curriculum for Wales framework guidance.The updated guidance:
- signposts schools to consider opportunities available through the Seren Academy to support learner reflection, progress and post 16 planning
- reflects the availability of VCSEs, the Skills Suite, the Personal Project and Foundation qualifications (alongside GCSEs) from 2027
- reflects the revised Made for Wales Science GCSEs, including expectations around breadth of learning, access and the continued availability of separate science GCSEs
- clarifies expectations around self-evaluation and improvement, including signposting to the Youth Engagement Progression Framework
- confirms new reporting arrangements in relation to the 14 to 16 Learner Entitlement Indicators Framework (LEIF), with further information explaining how the LEIF aligns with wider evaluation and improvement arrangements
These updates aim to support clarity and coherence for schools as they design and evaluate their 14 to 16 curriculum offer.
Curriculum for Wales resources
Find a range of resources and supporting materials.
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.
