As it is implemented, a school’s curriculum should:
draw on a range of sound evidence, including disciplinary-specific expertise where appropriate, learning from professional inquiry, intelligence from research and local and national information
be co-constructed, encouraging learners, parents, carers and the local community to understand and contribute to curriculum development; it should also draw on a wider range of experts and stakeholders who can contribute to learning
be reflected upon and revised, based on understanding gained from all aspects of learning and teaching, and supported by professional inquiry
be supported by effective pedagogy
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IntroductionIntroduces the different questions and considerations key to designing a curriculum
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Developing a vision for curriculum designExplains the fundamentals which should underpin a curriculum
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Principles for designing your curriculumExplains how to use the guidance to design a curriculum
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Cross-cutting themes for designing your curriculumExplains themes which should be embedded in learning across the curriculum
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PedagogyIn designing their curriculum, schools should consider the pedagogical approaches they will need to employ to support learners in realising the four purposes
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Enabling learningSupports senior leaders and practitioners in schools and settings in the planning, designing and implementing of a pedagogically appropriate curriculum for all learners
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Education other than at schoolExplains key features of education other than at school
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Tools and templates for curriculum designPractical support for curriculum and assessment design, building on the Curriculum for Wales guidance