Class Teacher Toolkit (Curriculum for Wales)
This Level 1 toolkit has been designed to support class teachers in strengthening progression, independence and whole-class assessment within the Curriculum for Wales.
It is not an additional planning system.
It is a clarity tool.
This resource helps teachers notice learning more precisely, respond intentionally and articulate progression with confidence.
What’s Included:
- Intentional Assessment Framework – Whole Class Observation Grid
A structured observation tool to help you identify patterns across your class, focusing on:
- Depth of conceptual understanding
- Level of independence
- Use of precise, discipline-specific vocabulary (Tier 3)
- Evidence of transfer beyond the immediate task
- Misconceptions and gaps in understanding
- Independence Continuum
A practical progression framework that outlines the gradual transfer of responsibility from adult to learner.
This continuum supports teachers in:
- Identifying levels of independence in real time
- Planning for increasing learner autonomy
- Articulating progression clearly within CfW
- Supporting professional discussion around gradual release and responsive teaching
Influenced by principles of gradual release and responsive teaching.
Who Is This For?
✔ Class teachers
✔ Teachers seeking greater clarity around progression
✔ Schools embedding Curriculum for Wales
✔ Staff developing assessment practice
Why Use This?
This toolkit is designed to:
• Reduce reactive marking
• Strengthen professional judgement
• Make independence visible
• Support clear articulation of progression
• Keep curriculum thinking at the centre of practice
Minimal. Intentional. Practical.
Format
PDF, PowerPoint and Canva download
Designed for flexible use alongside your school’s own progression model.
If you find this resource helpful, reviews are always greatly appreciated as they help other teachers discover it. If you would like support in adapting this resource to your setting I would be happy to help.
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Whole School Assessment Bundle | Bilingual
Levels 1–3 (Curriculum for Wales) The Intentional Assessment Framework – Complete Toolkit brings together all three levels of the framework to provide a coherent, structured approach to progression and alignment within the Curriculum for Wales. Designed to support classroom practice, AoLE leadership and whole-school strategy, this toolkit helps ensure that progression is intentional, connected and developmentally appropriate at every level of the school. This is not an additional monitoring system. It is a clarity framework. Both English and Welsh versions included. What’s Included: Level 1 – Class Teacher Toolkit Supports classroom practice through: Whole-Class Observation Grid Identifies patterns in conceptual understanding, independence, vocabulary, transfer and misconceptions. Independence Continuum Clarifies the gradual transfer of responsibility from adult to learner. Level 2 – Middle Leader Toolkit Supports AoLE coherence through: Progression Audit Tool Identifies gaps, repetition and increasing complexity using book-led evidence. Progression Overview (Conceptual Progression Chain Template) Maps how concepts deepen over time, ensuring progression is intentional rather than task-based. Level 3 – Whole-School Alignment Toolkit Supports strategic oversight through: Whole-School Conceptual Alignment Overview Maps key concepts across all AoLEs to ensure balance, coherence and intentional cross-curricular alignment. Designed for curriculum leads and SLT seeking clarity at a whole-school level. Who Is This For? ✔ Class Teachers ✔ AoLE Leads ✔ Curriculum Leads ✔ Senior Leadership Teams ✔ Schools embedding Curriculum for Wales intentionally Why Use the Complete Toolkit? This framework is designed to: • Strengthen progression from classroom to strategy • Ensure conceptual coherence across the curriculum • Reduce duplication and unnecessary workload • Support confident professional dialogue • Maintain flexibility alongside existing school systems Structured. Coherent. Scalable. Format Editable format (PowerPoint) Designed to work alongside your school’s existing progression and curriculum documentation. If you find this toolkit helpful, reviews are greatly appreciated as they help other educators discover and benefit from it. If you would like support to adapt this for your setting I am happy to help.
£18.00
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Assessment Framework | Whole School Bundle
Levels 1–3 (Curriculum for Wales) The Intentional Assessment Framework – Complete Toolkit brings together all three levels of the framework to provide a coherent, structured approach to progression and alignment within the Curriculum for Wales. Designed to support classroom practice, AoLE leadership and whole-school strategy, this toolkit helps ensure that progression is intentional, connected and developmentally appropriate at every level of the school. This is not an additional monitoring system. It is a clarity framework. What’s Included: Level 1 – Class Teacher Toolkit Supports classroom practice through: - Whole-Class Observation Grid Identifies patterns in conceptual understanding, independence, vocabulary, transfer and misconceptions. - Independence Continuum Clarifies the gradual transfer of responsibility from adult to learner. Level 2 – Middle Leader Toolkit Supports AoLE coherence through: - Progression Audit Tool Identifies gaps, repetition and increasing complexity using book-led evidence. - Progression Overview (Conceptual Progression Chain Template) Maps how concepts deepen over time, ensuring progression is intentional rather than task-based. Level 3 – Whole-School Alignment Toolkit Supports strategic oversight through: - Whole-School Conceptual Alignment Overview Maps key concepts across all AoLEs to ensure balance, coherence and intentional cross-curricular alignment. Designed for curriculum leads and SLT seeking clarity at a whole-school level. Who Is This For? ✔ Class Teachers ✔ AoLE Leads ✔ Curriculum Leads ✔ Senior Leadership Teams ✔ Schools embedding Curriculum for Wales intentionally Why Use the Complete Toolkit? This framework is designed to: • Strengthen progression from classroom to strategy • Ensure conceptual coherence across the curriculum • Reduce duplication and unnecessary workload • Support confident professional dialogue • Maintain flexibility alongside existing school systems Structured. Coherent. Scalable. Format Editable format (PowerPoint) Designed to work alongside your school’s existing progression and curriculum documentation. If you find this toolkit helpful, reviews are greatly appreciated as they help other educators discover and benefit from it. If you would like support to adapt this for your setting I am happy to help.
£10.00
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