Local, national and International Contexts

Local, national and international contexts provide key perspectives for our pupils and are important in supporting them to realise the four purposes.

Our curriculum incorporates opportunities for pupils to:

• develop learning through a range of places and events of significance

• make links with the local community and organisations

• learn about the contributions and experiences of different individuals that shape each context

• learn about cultural diversity, values, histories and traditions that shape each context

• understand different identities, histories, cultures, perspectives and values that shape communities and societies

• recognise and engage with factors, influences and impacts (including economic, social and environmental impacts) locally, nationally and internationally

• develop an authentic sense of cynefin, building knowledge of different cultures and histories, allowing them to develop a strong sense of individual identity and understanding how this is connected to and shaped by wider influences

• draw on the stories and distinctiveness of our school’s local surroundings

• understand their role as citizens and the structures of government which affect them in each context

• explore, critically analyse and respond to contemporary issues and challenges affecting their lives and the lives of others through each context

• understand sustainable development, the challenges the environment and society face and how they can engage with and make a difference on these issues supporting sustainable citizenship

• understand contemporary Wales, providing opportunities to reflect, understand and analyse contemporary society and their engagement with it

• recognise Wales’ diverse linguistic heritage and culture, and its connections with the rest of the world

• recognise how our languages unlock knowledge about our literature, geography, history and their links beyond Wales

• recognise the links between local, national and international contexts, understanding how they constantly influence each other

• use critical analysis in each context, recognising both positive and challenging aspects within each