Cynefin can be interpreted in many ways. This blog post explores our understanding of cynefin as permeating across government policy, national institutions and local communities, filtering through...
When considered in conjunction with a long-standing commitment to children’s rights by the Welsh Government, the development of the Curriculum for Wales (CfW) may be a perfect opportunity for...
Katie Major-Smith is a PhD candidate at Plymouth Marjon University and the Research and Evaluation Lead for UKRI NetworkPlus in Circular Fashion and Textiles at the University of Plymouth. She is...
It is clear that cynefin/belonging lies at the heart of the Curriculum for Wales and is at the core of DARPL. As a result, a sense of cynefin for Welsh learners and educators is a powerful...
Wales is in a time of unprecedented curriculum reform. In September 2022 Wales started the roll-out of their reformed Curriculum for Wales (CfW). This purpose-led curriculum is designed to be...
David Egan is Professor of Education at Cardiff Metropolitan University. For 13 years at the start of his career he was a teacher and school leader in two highly disadvantaged schools in the South...
This writing retreat createed a productive environment for participants to write. There were quiet spaces to write, with short spaces to share tips and tools, to overcome writing blocks, and to...
Chantelle Haughton is the Director and Founder of DARPL (Diversity and Anti-Racist Professional Learning). Chantelle is a principal lecturer in Early Years Education at Cardiff Metropolitan...
Zara Parveen is a primary school teacher from South Wales, dedicated to providing a nurturing and caring learning environment where every child matters. She previously worked in the finance...
Following Covid-19’s acute phase, educational researchers/practitioners have been forced to reconsider their work, cultures, and institutions in relation to crisis, including in the entangled...
Dr Matt Hutt is Head of Education within the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales. His research focuses on trust and inclusive educational leadership. Before...