Curriculum for Wales
Curriculum for Wales
Supporting every child to become a confident, capable learnerΒ
Supporting every child to become a confident, capable learnerΒ
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A curriculum designed for real life β building skills, knowledge, and confidence for the future.Β
The Curriculum for Wales is the national framework for learning in Wales.
It focuses on developing children as:
π Ambitious, capable learners
π Enterprising, creative contributors
π Ethical, informed citizens
π Healthy, confident individuals
aka... 'The Four Purposes'
aka... 'The Four Purposes'
Rather than focusing only on subjects or tests, it supports children to:
π Understand the world
π Think critically
π Communicate effectively
π Apply learning in real-life situations
Areas of Learning and Experience (AoLEs)Β
Learning is organised into six broad areas:π£οΈ Languages, Literacy & Communicationπ’ Mathematics & Numeracyπ¬ Science & Technologyπ Humanitiesπ¨ Expressive Artsπ Health & Well-beingAreas of Learning and Experience (AoLEs)Β
Each area connects learning, helping children see how knowledge works together.Β
π§ What this progression recognises...
Children:π‘ Donβt all learn at the same paceπ‘ May be at different stages across different areasπ‘ Develop through experience, practice, and application
Progress is about:π Increasing confidenceπ Improving understandingπ Applying skills in new and meaningful ways
Children:π‘ Donβt all learn at the same paceπ‘ May be at different stages across different areasπ‘ Develop through experience, practice, and application
Progress is about:π Increasing confidenceπ Improving understandingπ Applying skills in new and meaningful ways
π¬ What this means for parents...
You might notice:π‘ Fewer βlevelsβ or scoresπ‘ More focus on descriptions of learningπ‘ Comments about confidence, independence, and application
This gives a clearer picture of:π What your child can doπ How they are progressingπ What their next steps are
You might notice:π‘ Fewer βlevelsβ or scoresπ‘ More focus on descriptions of learningπ‘ Comments about confidence, independence, and application
This gives a clearer picture of:π What your child can doπ How they are progressingπ What their next steps are
π‘ Learning beyond the classroom
The Curriculum for Wales recognises that learning happens everywhere.Children develop skills through:β Β Play and explorationβ Β Real-life experiencesβ Β Conversations and relationshipsβ Β Problem-solving and creativityπ‘ Learning beyond the classroom
π How we support understanding of progress
To make this clearer for teachers and parents, Communication Club uses a simple progression scale:
π Β Exploring β just starting
π Β Developing β building skills
π Securing β working independently
π Applying β using skills confidently
π Transferring β using skills in new situations
β οΈ Important
This scale:
has been developed by Communication Club
is designed to make progress clear and easy to understand
is not part of national policy or official curriculum guidance
It works alongside the structure of the
Curriculum for Wales.
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