The teaching of Welsh history including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic history, identity and culture

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Schools should:

  • R1    Ensure that pupils develop their knowledge and understanding of the history and culture of their local area and Wales while considering different perspectives and making connections to the history and culture of the wider world
  • R2    Ensure that pupils develop an understanding of antiracism and diversity and how they can become ethical, informed citizens of Wales and the world 
  • R3    Ensure that pupils develop an understanding of how Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals and communities contribute to the history and culture of Wales and the wider world  
  • R4    Evaluate their curriculum and provision to plan how they will develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding of local and Welsh history, antiracism and diversity and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic history and culture
  • R5    Strengthen transition arrangements so that learning experiences for local, Welsh and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic history and culture build on those of previous key stages and avoid repetition of work

Local authorities and regional consortia should:

  • R6    Provide suitable professional learning opportunities for teachers to develop their knowledge of local and Welsh history and to share best practice
  • R7    Provide suitable professional learning opportunities for teachers to develop their knowledge and understanding of teaching diversity, antiracism and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic history and culture within Wales and the wider world
  • R8    Provide support for schools to evaluate their current curriculum and provision for local and Welsh history and culture and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic history and culture and how to plan for improvement 
  • R9    Provide professional learning opportunities for teachers to develop the teaching of subject specific skills in history and humanities particularly for non-specialist teachers

The Welsh Government should:

  • R10    Work with local authorities and regional consortia to ensure that the national professional learning offer places high priority on the development of training and resources for antiracism, diversity and the teaching of local, Welsh and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic history and culture
  • R11    Work with Qualifications Wales to ensure that future GCSE and A level qualifications include opportunities for pupils to develop their understanding of local, Welsh and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic history and culture

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