An Overview of the New Curriculum for Wales
This course provides educators and education professionals with a clear, practical introduction to the structure and purpose of Wales’ reformed curriculum. The course explores the key national changes that support a seamless 3–16 learning continuum and examines the four Core Purposes at the heart of curriculum design. You will gain insight into Progression Steps replacing Key Stages and develop a working understanding of the Areas of Learning and Experience (AOLEs), including how “What Matters” statements guide effective planning and pupil progression.
Course Outline:
Develop a clear understanding of the New Curriculum for Wales
Understand key changes across Wales to enable a 3 – 16 learning continuum to be delivered to all learners
Examine the four Core Purposes that sit within the centre of the curriculum changes
Examine Progression Steps which have replaced Key Stages
Understand each of the Areas of Learning Experience (AOLEs) and how teachers use ‘What Matters’ statements to plan pupil progression
Who Is It For?
Teachers
Middle Leaders
School Leaders
Governors
Duration: 30 Minutes
Video Time: 1 hour
Chapters: 4
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More About This Course
The New Curriculum for Wales represents one of the most significant shifts in Welsh education for a generation, placing greater emphasis on learner autonomy, real‑world relevance, and seamless progression from early years through to post‑16 pathways. This course helps participants move beyond the headlines to truly understand how the curriculum is structured and why it has been designed in this way. Through clear explanations and practical examples, you will explore how the Four Core Purposes shape every aspect of teaching and learning supporting children and young people to become ambitious, capable learners; enterprising, creative contributors; ethical, informed citizens; and healthy, confident individuals.
A central focus of the course is helping educators develop confidence with the new Progression Steps, which have replaced traditional Key Stages. You’ll examine how these steps support a continuum of learning that is flexible, developmentally appropriate, and responsive to individual pupil needs. By looking closely at each of the six Areas of Learning and Experience (AoLEs), you will gain a practical understanding of how “What Matters” statements act as the foundation for curriculum planning, enabling rich, purposeful learning experiences that build knowledge, skills, and dispositions over time.
Whether you are a classroom teacher, middle leader, senior leader, or governor, this course provides the clarity and practical insight needed to engage with curriculum reform confidently. Participants will leave with a solid grasp of national expectations alongside strategies for applying curriculum principles in their own school or setting. Ultimately, the aim is to empower practitioners to design learning that is coherent, creative, and genuinely centred on the needs of every learner.
Course Chapters
Course Introduction
Introduction Video
01:45
1
Chapter 1 - What is the New Curriculum for Wales
Chapter 1
02:26
Knowledge Check
4 Questions
2
Chapter 2 - What Will the 3-16 Learning Continuum do For Learners Within Wales
Chapter 2
03:01
Knowledge Check
5 Questions
3
Chapter 3 - What Are The Four Core Purposes of the New Curriculum
Chapter 3
07:19
Knowledge Check
5 Questions
4
Chapter 4 - AOLE's and 'What Matters' Statements in Learner Progression
Chapter 4
06:33
Knowledge Check
4 Questions
Course Summary
End of Course Assessment
5 Questions
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