Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd Cenedlaethol National Literacy and Numeracy Framework

1. DatblygiadauLlythrennedda RhifeddynGenedlaetholNational Literacy and Numeracy Developments

2. FframwaithLlythrennedd a RhifeddCenedlaetholNational Literacy and Numeracy Framework

3. Prifnegeseuon – Main messages • ‘Ynbennafollmae’rFfLlRhynofferyncynllunio’rcwricwlwmsy’nhelpuathrawoniymgorfforillythrennedd a rhifeddwrthaddysgu’rcwricwlwm.’ (FfLlRh, Ionawr 2013) • ‘The LNF is first and foremost a curriculum planning tool that supports all teachers to embed literacy and numeracy in their teaching of the curriculum.‘ (LNF, January 2013)

4. Prifnegeseuon – Main messages • Statutory curriculum requirement as of • September 2013 with statutory assessment • against it as of September 2014. • Its content replaces ‘communication and • number’ elements within the non-statutory • ‘Skills Framework.’

5. Prifnegeseuon – Main messages • Literacy ‘strands’ = • oracy • reading • writing • Numeracy ‘strands’ = • developing numerical reasoning • using number skills • using measuring skills • using data skills

6. Prifnegeseuon – Main messages • All ‘strands’ are provided for learners from Foundation Phase up to the end of Key Stage 3 (Year 9) plus extension for ‘More Able and Talented.’ • For example …

11. Dogfennaeth a chanllawiauallweddolKey documentation and guidance

12. FfocysuarRifedd Focusing on Numeracy

13. Numeracy… Estyn definition 2010 ‘Numeracy is not the same as mathematics. Numeracy is a proficiency with number that is acquired through being taught mathematics well. Although pupils usually learn their numeracy skills during mathematics lessons, to be fully numerate they must be able to apply these skills in other subject areas and real-life contexts.’

14. Yr YmweliadRhifeddThe Numeracy Visit • This will be a regional activity, delivered locally across the six LAs and focusing on standards and provision in numeracy. • The visits will consider how well pupils use their numeracy skills across the curriculum and how well prepared schools are for implementing the Numeracy Framework in September 2013.

15. Yr YmweliadRhifeddThe Numeracy Visit All schools will have a numeracy review in the Spring or Summer term 2013. In 60% of schools this will consist of: • A dialogue with the Head teacher/SMT and lead person for numeracy to discuss planning for improvement in numeracy and the impact on standards • A scrutiny of learners’ work across the curriculum • Interviews with learners In 40% of schools this will consist of: - all of the above plus lesson observations from a range of subjects

16. Arsylwigwersi – Lesson observations • Lesson observations will focus on Years 2, 4, 6, 7 a 9 only. • We will look at pupils’ books and discuss with groups of pupils as a natural part of this process.

17. Dewisysgolion ‘40%’ Selection of schools • Targeting schools to be inspected in the next two years • Information from the autumn term visits, mathematics data and school context • Ensuring a cross section of schools within the RSCIF matrix

18. Yr AwditRhifeddThe Numeracy Audit Do get involved …this activity supports self-evaluation and your work as ‘Critical Friends.’ • The audit is a tool for senior leaders to use as part of their self-evaluation process. Statements and prompts are provided to help leaders evaluate: • how well learners use their numeracy skills across the curriculum; and • how well-prepared they are for implementing the National Numeracy Framework when it becomes statutory in September 2013.

19. ProfionDarllena Rhifedd Cenedlaethol National Reading and Numeracy Tests

20. National testing will be undertaken between May 8th and 22nd • Years 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 • ‘Reading’ and ‘Numeracy’ • Numeracy for this year is restricted to ‘procedural’ tasks. ‘Reasoning’ tasks will be included next year. Further ‘national guidance’ will follow

21. Gwybodaeth a chymorthpellach? Further information and help?

22. www.learning.wales.gov.uk

25. Cwestiwn / Question?andimorgan@sirgar.gov.uk