Curriculum for Wales
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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
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.
More guidance
- Cross-curricular skills frameworks
- Routes for Learning
- Reading and numeracy assessments
- Funded non-maintained nursery settings
- Early childhood, play, learning and care
- Implementation plan
Our preparations for rolling out the Curriculum for Wales
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Curriculum in Wales: Planning and priority guide
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Education Wales blog
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Consultations on additional Curriculum for Wales guidance
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Curriculum for Wales: information for parents, carers and learners
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British Sign Language (BSL) glossary
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Seren
- Guidance
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Taith
- Guidance
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Understanding curriculum in practice: Camau i'r Dyfodol
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