Curriculum for Wales
What will my child be taught at Primary and Secondary School?
All pupils who are of compulsory school age and are in schools maintained by the Local Authority or providing Education on its behalf, follow the Curriculum for Wales or the National Curriculum. The Curriculum for Wales will be gradually rolled out for pupils in primary and secondary schools.
When will Curriculum for Wales be adopted by Welsh schools?
- September 2022 – Every primary pupil and some pupils in year 7
- September 2023 – Every primary pupil and Secondary pupils in years 7 and 8
- September 2024 – Every primary pupil and Secondary pupils in years 7, 8 and 9
- September 2025 – Every primary pupil and Secondary pupils in years 7, 8, 9 and 10
- September 2026 – Every primary pupil and Secondary pupils in years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
Since the introduction of the Curriculum for Wales and Assessment Act 2021, every school have been given the responsibility to design their own curricula providing they meet the requirements set out in the legislation on the Welsh Government's website. The framework guides schools to design their own curriculum. It contains information on legal requirements, guidance on how to develop a school curriculum, and an explanation of the purposes and principles of assessment. In addition to this, every school should have their curricula approved and regularly monitored by the governing body and a summary made publicly available.
Religion Values and Ethics (RVE)
Religion Values and Ethics (RVE) is a statutory requirement in the Curriculum for Wales for all learners from age 3 to 16. As RVE is a locally determined subject, the agreed syllabus specifies what should be taught in RVE within each of the 22 local authorities in Wales. The delivery of RVE will be objective, critical and pluralistic', in content, pedagogy and delivery - it is not about making learners ‘religious’ or ‘non-religious’ but rather to understand ‘religious’ and ‘non-religious’ views so that they are well prepared for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life in an increasingly diverse society.
Parents cannot request that a child is withdrawn from RVE provision in the Curriculum for Wales.
Daily worship is still required for all registered pupils. Parents have the right to request their child is withdrawn from Daily Worship by written request to the school.