Curriculum Thinking Tool | Curriculum for Wales

Planning doesn’t fall apart in the lesson — it falls apart at the start.

This bundle brings together three carefully designed tools to support a clear, manageable approach to Curriculum for Wales planning — helping you move from initial ideas to purposeful, progressive learning.

Rather than overwhelming you with everything at once, this bundle breaks planning into three intentional stages:

1. Topic Snapshot (Clarity)

• Start with the big picture.
• Identify big ideas and key concepts
• Shape meaningful lines of inquiry
• Ground your topic in purpose before planning begins
  This is where the thinking starts.

2. Medium Term Planning Tool (Lite) (Structure)

• Turn your ideas into a clear, manageable plan.
• Focus on concepts, purpose and learning direction
• Structure learning without overload
• Strip back assessment and progression layers to prioritise clarity
  Designed to help you see the learning journey before adding complexity.

3. Intentional Progression Framework (Depth)

• Ensure learning builds and deepens over time.
• Explore how knowledge, skills and understanding develop
• Support meaningful progression discussions
• Identify how learning becomes more sophisticated and transferable
  This is where planning moves beyond coverage into true progression.

Why this bundle?
Many teachers aren’t struggling with planning — they’re struggling with where to start.
This bundle supports a simple but powerful shift:
Start with clarity
Build structure
Then ensure progression
No worksheets. No rigid formats.
Just practical thinking scaffolds to support your Curriculum for Wales journey.

What’s included
Topic Snapshot
Medium Term Planning Tool (Lite)
Intentional Progression Framework
PDF and editable versions (where applicable)

Who is this for?
Primary teachers planning for topics or units
Schools developing a Curriculum for Wales approach
Teachers wanting to reduce overwhelm and improve clarity

Final note
These tools are designed to support your thinking — not replace your professional judgement.
If you’ve purchased and need support tailoring them to your setting, feel free to get in touch.