From September this year, all schools will be teaching the Curriculum for Wales. And from 2026, all learners in our schools will be learning under the new curriculum.
We want a Welsh education system that supports all children and young people through their individual pathways to achieve their aspirations as they progress towards the Four Purposes. Whatever their next step in education or employment, the Curriculum for Wales is designed to ensure learners leave compulsory education with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to succeed; and for their achievements and progression to be recognised.
Qualifications are a crucial element of this. Qualifications Wales are reforming the entire 14-16 year old qualifications landscape. A consultation was held in Autumn 2022 on reformed GCSEs, made in Wales, to align with the new curriculum. On Tuesday 14 March, Qualifications Wales launched a consultation on the Full 14-16 Qualifications Offer – including Skills, Pre-vocational, and Foundation-level qualifications – designed to enable a more comprehensive, cohesive offer for young people in Wales.
