Curriculum for Wales is a once in a generation opportunity to raise standards for all, close the attainment gap, and deliver an education system that is a source of national pride. Learner effectiveness is crucial in this and the Welsh Government now needs practitioners to help develop a programme for learners aged 14 to 16.
The work complements the 14 to 16 Learning guidance, currently out for consultation, which is focused on realising the ambition of Curriculum for Wales in years 10 and 11 by enabling all learners to raise their aspirations and achieve their full potential.
Schools face a number of significant barriers to achieving this vision; some young people struggle to attend school full-time; some are disengaged from their learning; and many lack the knowledge and skills they need to learn effectively.
As one of the mandatory Principles of Progression, increasing learner effectiveness is critical to unlocking learner progress within Curriculum for Wales and plays a central role in the proposed 14 to 16 guidance. When we teach young people how to learn more effectively, we can unleash their ability to learn, progress and achieve their full potential.
Over the next year, the Welsh Government plans to work with a group of secondary school practitioners to co-construct a Learner Effectiveness programme for learners in years 10 and 11. The aim is to draw on a wide range of experiences and specialism, and therefore, we are looking for declarations of interest from a mix of:
- Headteachers
- Deputy headteachers
- Assistant headteachers – Teaching & Learning and/or Professional Learning responsibility
- Heads of Year 10/11
- Welsh Bacc coordinators (or equivalent)
- Health & Wellbeing leads (or equivalent)
- ALNCos
The commitment required from the practitioners / schools will involve:
- Face-to-face event in April 2024
- 3x 90minute online meeting (1 per term in 2024/25)
- Time to review some of the curriculum materials – to be undertaken remotely and likely to involve around 3 hours of work.
5 days’ supply costs at the relevant rate and appropriate travel costs will be provided.
To declare an interest in this exciting project, please complete this form by no later than 4pm on Friday 22 March 2024.
Following the closing date, we will aim to convene a group of around 8-10 practitioners to be involved in this project.
We look forward to hearing from you.