National professional enquiry project (NPEP)
Engagement in research and enquiry is a key factor in driving school improvement and realising the Curriculum for Wales.
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Enquiry is at the core of the Welsh Government’s vision for professional learning.
Overview
The National Professional Enquiry Project launched in 2018 to support practitioners to develop their enquiry and pedagogic skills to improve teaching and learning.
The project is supported by higher education institution (HEI) partners across Wales, together with regional consortia and partnerships and local authorities.
NPEP is supporting a growing network of schools to develop a range of enquiry skills by leading enquiries in their own setting focused on school improvement in the context of the Curriculum for Wales and ALN reform.
Since 2018, circa 30% of schools have engaged in NPEP, generating over 900 innovative enquiries, ranging from ‘bee keeping’ to ‘the end of the school bell.’
School enquiry projects
NPEP school enquiries are exploring the following themes:
- Curriculum for Wales
- pedagogy and learning
- assessment
- equity
- leadership
Enquiry findings
Explore further via the professional learning resources area.
Further information
If you would like to get involved, contact your regional consortia or partnership.
Additional resources
- Towards a research-engaged teaching profession (2022): Gareth Evans, Sally Llewellyn, Jai Lewabe.
- Models for enquiry (2023): Central South Consortium.
- Resources to support enquiry (2023): Central South Consortium.
- Enquiry resource (2023): Cardiff Metropolitan University & University of South Wales.