Curriculum for Wales
The new Curriculum for Wales has been implemented from September 2022! The world is changing. There are lots of new challenges that will need new technology and new ideas. So, the curriculum in Wales is changing to ensure that learners have the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to succeed in the future.
The new curriculum will have more emphasis on equipping young people for life. It is a journey – it will build their ability to learn new skills and apply their subject knowledge more positively and creatively with real life meaning and experiences. Teachers will have more freedom to teach in ways they feel will have the best outcomes for their learners. They will also get a deep understanding of how to thrive in an increasingly digital world, preparing them for opportunities and risks that an online world presents.
Assessment will be built into the curriculum and will be part of everyday learning experiences. The main focus of assessment will be to ensure that learners understand where they are in their learning and what steps to take to move forward.
The new curriculum will have more emphasis on equipping young people for life. It is a journey – it will build their ability to learn new skills and apply their subject knowledge more positively and creatively with real life meaning and experiences. Teachers will have more freedom to teach in ways they feel will have the best outcomes for their learners. They will also get a deep understanding of how to thrive in an increasingly digital world, preparing them for opportunities and risks that an online world presents.
Assessment will be built into the curriculum and will be part of everyday learning experiences. The main focus of assessment will be to ensure that learners understand where they are in their learning and what steps to take to move forward.
Ysgol y Llan VA Primary School - Curriculum Rationale
Ysgol y Llan - Curriculum for Wales
Parents of Ysgol y Llan were invited into school to hear what the Curriculum for Wales means within our school. The presentation shared with our parent can be viewed by clicking the link below:
The Four Core Purposes
The ‘Four Purposes’ are at the heart of the new curriculum for Wales 2022. These have guided the whole design of the curriculum and set out the aspirations for all children and young people in Wales. They are a starting point for all decisions on the content and experiences developed as part of the curriculum.
The purpose of the curriculum is to support learners to be:
The purpose of the curriculum is to support learners to be:
- Ambitious, capable learners ready to learn throughout their lives
- Enterprising, creative contributors, ready to play a full part in life and work
- Ethical, informed citizens of Wales and the world
- Healthy, confident individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society
Areas of Learning Experiences - AOLEs
The new curriculum is about connecting learning and ensuring that learning focuses on what matters for learners now and in the future. As well as learning the three cross curricular responsibilities: literacy, numeracy and digital skills, there will be six areas of learning and experience. Everything children learn will connect to these areas:
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Health and Wellbeing
The curriculum will also cover:
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