Classroom Voices. From September I plan to use my blog as a platform to share a weekly post written by a teacher - who may not want to write lots or set up a blog of their own. If you want to be involved, use this form to upload your submission. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

🧠 Teaching isn’t just about covering content — it’s about helping students remember what matters. At #TDaPECymru, Ella Martin explores how curriculum and classroom design support long-term learning. 📲 Scan the QR to join us

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As part of our Annual Report, we found many examples of effective practice by providers on the implementation of the Curriculum for Wales. Listen to our Sgwrs Podcast for an in depth discussion with providers on the ground: bit.ly/3CJPABb #SgwrsEstyn #EstynAnnualReport

Great to see Estyn highlighting the importance of being specific about what we want pupils to learn. When we’re clear about our learning intentions, it not only strengthens our teaching, it also makes it much easier to assess whether pupils have actually learned it. 👏👏

Should this be something we adopt in Wales too?

‘Ability is not a mystical essence that precedes schooling, it is the consequence of what and how we teach.’ ‘Treat ability as an outcome’

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Diddorol iawn. Gwrandewais ar yr albwm y bore ma. Melody! CymraegCHS #SFAok

The #TDaPE Cymru Conference is being held at St Peter’s School, Cardiff, on Saturday 27th September. Thinking Deeply about Primary Education is a very popular podcast. This live event has amazing speakers and will be brilliant. Tickets are only £22.38! bit.ly/4nneJ6i

Our latest report highlights where teaching is most impactful – and where misinterpretations of the curriculum can hinder learning. Read the full report, Teaching the Curriculum for Wales: bit.ly/4mZcRkp

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Separate sciences set to continue in Wales. Arguments for (more depth) and arguments against (less breadth overall). However, does the decision undermine philosophy of Curriculum for Wales in relation to pupils experiencing all AOLEs until 16? gov.wales/written-statem…

TOMORROW: a slightly belated reflection on Estyn's report on the quality of maths teaching, which landed too late last year to squeeze it into season 7. As always, some poky discussion, not least Cameron Stewart with this...!

As Dylan says, pupils don’t need more practice at thinking. They need more to think with.

The teaching of Welsh history is mandated as part of CfW. However, the specifics are not. So what schools actually teach and to what depth is variable. Some children may learn more about Nazi Germany than Welsh history. Some may not. That’s Curriculum for Wales.

‘Vague aims invite vague teaching’

“Our ability to think is dependent on the quantity and quality of what we know.” David Didau

Sign-up to our live webinar on 23 October looking at Teaching the Curriculum for Wales. Find out more and sign-up: bit.ly/3IPlHCf #EstynLive

It’s good to see that Qualifications Wales are recognising that the increase in NEA poses real challenges in terms of pupil workload throughout Year 10 and 11. I’m yet to be convinced that the added pressure for pupils is worth it. It appears to be more burdensome and more unfair.