Schools as learning organisations
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Overview
Model
Welsh Government launched the Schools as Learning Organisations (SLO) approach in 2017 to support schools to prepare for the new curriculum in 2022.
Guidance on our model to help the introduction of the new curriculum.
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Progress
Our progress to develop schools as learning organisations was reviewed by OECD in 2018. See final report for further details.
The majority of schools are now developing as learning organisations and use the SLO model as the basis for continuous development.
The starting point for schools to begin their SLO journey is the SLO survey. Schools can repeat the survey annually to support their professional learning journey.
Survey results will highlight key strengths, areas for development and ways of working to enable all staff to develop professionally.
SLO survey

The 2022 to 2023 SLO survey is now live (please note: you need to be logged into your Hwb account to view this survey). The survey will be available throughout the academic year.
For queries related to the survey, please contact slo@gov.wales
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Desk instructions: quick tips video (2 mins)
Case studies
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Team learning and collaboration
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Modelling and growing learning leadership
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Developing learning for all learners
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Continuous learning opportunities
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Wider learning systems
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Resources
Podcast
Reports
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Developing schools as learning organisations: review
A report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on how to improve schools as learning organisations and the progress so far.
- Guidance