Assessment Framework | Middle Leaders | Level 2

Middle Leader Toolkit (Curriculum for Wales)
Level 2 of the Intentional Assessment Framework has been designed specifically for middle leaders seeking greater clarity around conceptual progression, curriculum coherence and sequencing within their AoLE.
This is not an additional monitoring system.
It is a clarity and architecture tool.

This toolkit supports leaders in mapping how concepts deepen over time, identifying gaps and repetition, and strengthening progression without increasing staff workload.

What’s Included:

1. Progression Audit Tool
   A structured, book-led audit grid designed to help middle leaders:

• Identify where concepts are introduced, developed, applied and extended
• Spot gaps or unnecessary repetition
• Evaluate increasing complexity across the school
• Prepare confidently for professional dialogue and SLT discussions
  Designed to be used alongside existing planning documentation and book looks.

1. Progression Overview (Conceptual Progression Chain Template)
   A horizontal progression mapping tool to support coherence and sequencing.
   This template enables leaders to:

• Articulate how a concept deepens over time
• Clarify shifts in conceptual understanding
• Strengthen curriculum mapping
• Ensure progression is intentional rather than task-based
  This document supports — but does not replace — your school’s progression model.

Who Is This For?
✔ AoLE Leads
✔ Middle Leaders
✔ Curriculum Leads
✔ Schools reviewing conceptual progression
✔ Settings embedding Curriculum for Wales

Why Use This?
This toolkit is designed to:
• Strengthen curriculum coherence
• Reduce reliance on additional staff paperwork
• Make conceptual progression visible
• Support leadership-level conversations
• Protect professional autonomy
Structured. Intentional. Adaptable.

Format
Editable format (PowerPoint)
Designed to be used flexibly alongside your school’s existing systems.

If you find this resource helpful, reviews are greatly appreciated as they help other educators discover and benefit from it. If you would like support in adapting this for your setting I am happy to help.