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Statements of what matters code

 

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Question 1 – In response to feedback on the draft Curriculum for Wales guidance in 2019 the statements of what matters are being made mandatory through the development of this Code. Do the 27 statements as refined through this draft Code sum up the priorities for children and young people’s learning throughout the continuum for 3 to 16 year olds?

 

Question 2 – The statements of what matters will become the key organising curriculum structures for each area of learning and experience. Are the amended statements clear and accessible, providing understanding of the breadth for curriculum development?

 

Question 3 – The statements of what matters have been refined following consideration of issues as part of the passage of associated legislation through the Senedd in 2020 to 2021.

3a – Are the amendments to statements in respect of Welsh histories and diversity suitably clear?

 

3b – Are the amendments to statements in respect of the climate emergency suitably clear?

 

3c – Are the amendments to statements suitably clear to ensure relevance for the full range of languages that learners may encounter?

 

Question 4 – We would like to know your views on the effects that the Statements of What Matters Code would have on the Welsh language, specifically on:

i) opportunities for people to use Welsh
ii) treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language.

What effects do you think there would be? How could positive effects be increased, or negative effects be mitigated?

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Question 5 – Please also explain how you believe the proposed Statements of What Matters Code could be formulated or changed so as to have:

i) positive effects or increased positive effects on opportunities for people to use the Welsh language and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language
ii) no adverse effects on opportunities for people to use the Welsh language and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language.

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