A New Curriculum for Wales
This is an exciting time for the young people of Wales. A new Curriculum for Wales is coming that will enthuse learners from 3 to 16, giving them the foundations they need to succeed in a changing world.
The four purposes
The purpose of a curriculum is to enable learners to develop as:
- 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
The areas of learning and experience
The following six areas of learning and experience (Area/Areas) must be reflected in the adopted curriculum.
- Expressive Arts.
- Health and Well-being.
- Humanities.
- Languages, Literacy and Communication.
- Mathematics and Numeracy.
- Science and Technology.
Literacy, numeracy and Digital competency skills will be taught across each of the 6 Areas of Learning.
Useful Links:
https://gov.wales/education-changing
https://hwb.gov.wales/storage/016a744a-d1f4-4d61-8b35-0fe1648c1009/a-new-curriculum-in-wales.pdf