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A landmark three-year study reveals a critical flaw in Wales’ new Curriculum for Wales: teachers and schools are misaligned with its core purpose. Designed to nurture well-rounded, ambitious learners over time, the curriculum’s process-driven approach clashes with traditional outcome-focused assessments and accountability systems. When researchers presented the theory to educators and policymakers, it became clear the system was speaking different languages — leading to inconsistent goals across schools. But once this disconnect was exposed, momentum shifted: educators embraced clarity on CfW’s true nature, and now the focus is on building shared understanding, refining frameworks, and aligning teaching and assessment to support the curriculum’s vision — with educators ready to make it work.

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