Curriculum for Wales Reference - Secondary

Content across our website is mapped to the Curriculum for Wales following the structure below, detailed in the menu below:

Example:

This resource supports the following aspects of the Curriculum for Wales:

Four Purposes: A2, A6 and C1
Integral skills: CI, PO
Cross-curricular themes: Numeracy, Digital Competency Framework
Cross-cutting themes: Local, National and International Contexts
Area of Learning and Experience (AoLE): ST
Principles of Progression (AoLE): B, C
Statements of What Matters and Learning Descriptor Themes (AoLE):
- U/P: Question, draw conclusions and evaluate
- D/E: Design thinking
- etc.

Four purposes:

A. Ambitious, capable learners who:

set themselves high standards and seek and enjoy challenge
are building up a body of knowledge and have the skills to connect and apply that knowledge in different contexts
are questioning and enjoy solving problems
can communicate effectively in different forms and settings, using both Welsh and English
can explain the ideas and concepts they are learning about
can use number effectively in different contexts
understand how to interpret data and apply mathematical concepts
use digital technologies creatively to communicate, find and analyse information
undertake research and evaluate critically what they find and are ready to learn throughout their lives

B. enterprising, creative contributors who:

connect and apply their knowledge and skills to create ideas and products
think creatively to reframe and solve problems
identify and grasp opportunities
take measured risks
lead and play different roles in teams effectively and responsibly
express ideas and emotions through different media
give of their energy and skills so that other people will benefit and are ready to play a full part in life and work

C. ethical, informed citizens who:

find, evaluate and use evidence in forming views
engage with contemporary issues based upon their knowledge and values
understand and exercise their human and democratic responsibilities and rights
understand and consider the impact of their actions when making choices and acting
are knowledgeable about their culture, community, society and the world, now and in the past
respect the needs and rights of others, as a member of a diverse society
show their commitment to the sustainability of the planet and are ready to be citizens of Wales and the world

D. healthy, confident individuals who:

have secure values and are establishing their spiritual and ethical beliefs
are building their mental and emotional well-being by developing confidence, resilience and empathy
apply knowledge about the impact of diet and exercise on physical and mental health in their daily lives
know how to find the information and support to keep safe and well
take part in physical activity
take measured decisions about lifestyle and manage risk
have the confidence to participate in performance
form positive relationships based upon trust and mutual respect
face and overcome challenge
have the skills and knowledge to manage everyday life as independently as they can and are ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society.

Integral Skills

Cross-Curricular Themes

Cross-Cutting Themes

Areas of Learning Experience

Principles of Progression

Science and Technology (ST)

U/P - Being curious and searching for answers is essential to understanding and predicting phenomena.
D/E - Design thinking and engineering offer technical and creative ways to meet society’s needs and wants.
L - The world around us is full of living things which depend on each other for survival.
M - Matter and the way it behaves defines our universe and shapes our lives.
F/E - Forces and energy provide a foundation for understanding our universe.
C - Computation is the foundation for our digital world.

Mathematics and Numeracy (MN)

N/S - The number system is used to represent and compare relationships between numbers and quantities.
A - Algebra uses symbol systems to express the structure of mathematical relationships.
G - Geometry focuses on relationships involving shape, space and position, and measurement focuses on quantifying phenomena in the physical world.
S - Statistics represent data, probability models chance, and both support informed inferences and decisions.

Languages, Literacy and Communication

C - Languages connect us.
U - Understanding languages is key to understanding the world around us.
E/O - Expressing ourselves through languages is key to communication.
I/C - Literature fires imagination and inspires creativity.

Humanities (H)

E/E/I - Enquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future.
E/HE - Events and human experiences are complex, and are perceived, interpreted and represented in different ways.
NW - Our natural world is diverse and dynamic, influenced by processes and human actions.
HS - Human societies are complex and diverse, and shaped by human actions and beliefs.
I/SC - Informed, self-aware citizens engage with the challenges and opportunities that face humanity, and are able to take considered and ethical action.

Health and Well-being (HWB)

PH - Developing physical health and well-being has lifelong benefits.
MH/E - How we process and respond to our experiences affects our mental health and emotional well-being.
DM - Our decision-making impacts on the quality of our lives and the lives of others.
S - How we engage with social influences shapes who we are and affects our health and well-being.
HR - Healthy relationships are fundamental to our well-being.

Expressive Arts (EA)

E - Exploring the expressive arts is essential to developing artistic skills and knowledge and it enables learners to become curious and creative individuals.
R - Responding and reflecting, both as artist and audience, is a fundamental part of learning in the expressive arts.
C - Creating combines skills and knowledge, drawing on the senses, inspiration and imagination.