In the New Welsh Curriculum, the Four Purposes state that ‘all our children and young people will be:’ (1) ‘ambitious, capable learners who are ready to learn throughout their lives’; (2) ‘healthy, confident individuals who are ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society’; (3) ‘enterprising, creative …

What are the 4 purposes Welsh curriculum?

In the New Welsh Curriculum, the Four Purposes state that ‘all our children and young people will be:’ (1) ‘ambitious, capable learners who are ready to learn throughout their lives’; (2) ‘healthy, confident individuals who are ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society’; (3) ‘enterprising, creative …

What are the 6 AoLEs in Wales?

The new Curriculum for Wales will comprise of Six Areas of Learning and Experience (AoLEs): Expressive Arts; Health and Well-being; Humanities; Languages, Literacy and Communication; Mathematics and Numeracy; Science and Technology.

What level should a Year 7 be in Wales?

Second level
What tests do pupils in Wales take?

Age during school year England and Wales: National Curriculum (plus Foundation Phase in Wales) Scotland: Curriculum for Excellence
9-10 Year 5 P5 (Second level)
10-11 Year 6 P6 (Second level)
11-12 Year 7 P7 (Second level)
12-13 Year 8 S1 (Third/Fourth level)

What are the 7 areas of learning Wales?

The Foundation Phase 7 Areas of Learning in Wales are:

  • Language, literacy and communication.
  • Physical development.
  • Personal, social and emotional development. Also, Wellbeing and Cultural Diversity.
  • Welsh Language Development.
  • Mathematics.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the world.
  • Expressive arts and design.

What are progression steps in Wales?

Progression is a ‘road map’ for each individual, and each may progress at a different rate or take a different path to get to the next stage in their learning journey. Progression Steps will be at 5, 8, 11, 14 and 16 and take the form of Achievement Outcomes relating broadly to expectations at those ages.

What is the Donaldson review?

The Donaldson Review recommends four purposes to the Curriculum for Wales and says that, if generally supported, they should ‘guide all future decisions about national and local educational priorities and underpin all teaching and learning in Wales’.

What are the four core purposes?

The four purposes are that all children and young people will be: Ambitious, capable learners who are ready to learn throughout their lives. Enterprising, creative contributors who are ready to play a full part in life and work. Ethical, informed citizens who are ready to be citizens of Wales and the world.

Does Wales follow the National Curriculum?

Children who attend school in Wales follow a different curriculum from the National Curriculum used in England – and that curriculum is currently undergoing a significant shake-up. The Curriculum for Wales is due to be rolled out from September 2022, with primary schools being the first to switch to the new curriculum.

Are English schools better than Welsh schools?

The study by the Education Policy Institute found children in Wales did as well as or better than their peers in England until the end of primary school. But by the time of GCSEs at the age of 16, those in England were more likely to get grade C or above.

What is a curriculum for Wales a curriculum for life?

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.

What is the Welsh curriculum?

The new Curriculum for Wales has been developed to fulfil four key purposes. It aims to produce children who are, or will become: Ambitious, capable learners. Healthy, confident individuals. Enterprising, creative contributors.

What is the curriculum for Wales?

The Curriculum for Wales guidance promotes collaboration and cross-disciplinary planning, learning and teaching, both within and across Areas. This will enable learners to build connections across their learning and combine different experiences, knowledge and skills.

What are the three stages of primary education in Wales?

It is organised on the basis of three key stages, which are broadly as follows*. Learners’ ages Year groups Key Stage 2 7–11 3–6 Key Stage 3 11–14 7–9 Key Stage 4 14–16 10–11 In Wales, the following subjects are included in the national curriculum at the key stages shown.

What types of schools are there in Wales?

These schools were drawn from across Wales, including settings that were rural and urban; bilingual, English-medium and Welsh-medium; primary, secondary, special schools, schools with a religious character and a range of school sizes.

What are the 3 key stages of English education?

Key Stage 3 As at Key Stage 2, plus a modern foreign language. Key Stage 4 English, Welsh, Welsh second language, mathematics, science and physical education. For each subject, in each of the key stages listed above, programmes of study set out what learners should be taught.