Our Curriculum
At Ysgol Dôlafon, each child is an individual. We aim to develop the ‘whole child’, embracing everyone’s strengths and individual needs. All learners have access to a broad and balanced curriculum underpinned by our school vision and the four purposes of Curriculum for Wales:
Our ‘Teulu’ Curriculum is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning through rich, engaging and purposeful experiences. We are committed to equipping our children with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to thrive both now and in the future.
Our curriculum is organised within a carefully planned two-year cycle, built around six broad concepts known as ‘Learning Chapters’. Each chapter weaves together ‘boiling’, ‘bubbling’ and ‘simmering’ Areas of Learning and Experience to ensure breadth, balance and depth. This structure allows learners to revisit key concepts over time, deepening their understanding and strengthening progress. The development of skills and knowledge is thoughtfully mapped within detailed progression maps for each chapter.
Pupil voice is central to our approach. We empower learners to play an active role in shaping their learning journey through our ‘Dôlafon Detectives’ Days’ — immersive experiences designed to spark curiosity at the start of each Learning Chapter. During these days, children generate questions about what and how they would like to learn. These ideas inform carefully planned sequences of learning, known as ‘Storyboards’, alongside independent learning challenges implemented across the school.
We place a strong emphasis on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity and personal effectiveness. Our learners apply their skills and knowledge in meaningful contexts, including planning and organising real events within their community and beyond. In doing so, they are supported to realise and embody the Four Purposes of the Curriculum for Wales — enabling them to be ambitious, capable learners; enterprising, creative contributors; ethical, informed citizens; and healthy, confident individuals.
Our Teulu Curriculum is proudly rooted in the Welsh language, culture and heritage, fostering a strong sense of cynefin. We celebrate and embrace diversity, developing our understanding of the rich cultural inheritance of Wales and the wider world, as reflected in our cluster diversity statement.
We warmly invite you to visit our school to see our curriculum in action and to experience the joy, curiosity and enthusiasm for learning that thrives within our children and our wider community.
You can also find out more about our curriculum by reading our curriculum summary: