Dysg Special - Curriculum for Wales Update

5 April 2016 • Issue 143

 
 

Curriculum for Wales - Curriculum for Life

The Minister Places his Faith in Teachers

The Minister for Education and Skills, Huw Lewis recorded a message to all teachers before the National Assembly was dissolved in advance of the May election. He places firm belief in the abilities of teachers to inform and guide the development of the new curriculum for Wales.

 
 
 
 

Curriculum for Wales - Curriculum for Life

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Latest on the Digital Competence Framework

In June 2015 it was announced that the Digital Competence Framework (DCF) should be available to all schools by September 2016. Development of the DCF is well underway and an update on progress and timelines for future activity is now available.
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Pupils quiz Professor Donaldson about the new Curriculum for Wales

Always the toughest audience, pupils from Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr took the opportunity to question the author of ‘Successful Futures’, the Independent Review of Curriculum and Assessment Arrangements in Wales, when he visited their school recently. Enjoy the video.
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Curriculum Development: What’s happened since the review, what’s happening next?

Since Professor Donaldson completed his review, teachers, consortia, advisors, inspectors et al have all been very busy in the name of reform. A detailed presentation is now available which updates you on what has happened since the publication, and sets out key milestones and ongoing work. Also available is an updated Plan for curriculum and assessment design and development.
 
 

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