A pre-planning thinking scaffold to support intentional curriculum design.
This one-page snapshot is designed to sit between choosing a topic and writing your medium-term plan.
It supports teachers to pause and think intentionally before planning — strengthening clarity, coherence and progression without adding workload.
Rather than jumping straight into activities, this scaffold helps you define:
- Key concepts underpinning the topic
- Meaningful AoLE connections (including relevant Statements of What Matters)
- Prior knowledge and foundations
- Pupil voice and interests
- Lines of inquiry to drive thinking
- How understanding will deepen across the unit
- Assessment for progression
This resource includes two versions:
- A guided version with prompts to support thinking
- A clean version with the same structure but without prompts, allowing more space for detailed notes
This means you can choose whether you’d prefer scaffolding or maximum writing space — while keeping the intentional structure intact.
This is not a full planning template. It is a focused thinking tool — designed to organise ideas, strengthen curriculum intent and ensure progression is considered from the outset.
Whether your school uses shared concepts, inquiry questions, or topic-based planning, this snapshot is flexible and adaptable to your structure.
Ideal for:
- Class teachers refining a new topic
- Middle leaders supporting planning discussions
- Schools reviewing curriculum coherence
- Staff meetings focused on intentional design
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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. **UPDATE: This bundle also includes the Play-Based Medium Term Plan Lite.** Designed specifically for early years practitioners, this additional tool supports play-based planning within Curriculum for Wales. • Identify a clear big idea rooted in meaningful play • Focus on key concepts and vocabulary development • Link learning to the Four Purposes • Consider developmental pathways in a manageable way • Plan purposeful provocations to spark curiosity and child-led learning • Ensure alignment with AoLEs and Statements of What Matters This tool follows the same philosophy as the rest of the bundle — starting with the why — but is adapted for a play-based, developmentally appropriate approach to learning.
£12.99
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Topic Snapshot | Curriculum for Wales | Bilingual Bundle
*A pre-planning thinking scaffold to support intentional curriculum design.* This one-page snapshot is designed to sit between choosing a topic and writing your medium-term plan. This bundle includes an English and Welsh version. It supports teachers to pause and think intentionally before planning — strengthening clarity, coherence and progression without adding workload. Rather than jumping straight into activities, this scaffold helps you define: • Key concepts underpinning the topic • Meaningful AoLE connections (including relevant Statements of What Matters) • Prior knowledge and foundations • Pupil voice and interests • Lines of inquiry to drive thinking • How understanding will deepen across the unit • Assessment for progression This resource includes two versions in both English and Welsh: 1. A guided version with prompts to support thinking 2. A clean version with the same structure but without prompts, allowing more space for detailed notes This means you can choose whether you’d prefer scaffolding or maximum writing space — while keeping the intentional structure intact. This is not a full planning template. It is a focused thinking tool — designed to organise ideas, strengthen curriculum intent and ensure progression is considered from the outset. Whether your school uses shared concepts, inquiry questions, or topic-based planning, this snapshot is flexible and adaptable to your structure. Ideal for: • Class teachers refining a new topic • Middle leaders supporting planning discussions • Schools reviewing curriculum coherence • Staff meetings focused on intentional design
£4.50
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