Making a difference in policy and practice
UGEAN members have been contributing to policy and practice in Scotland, other parts of the UK, and internationally. Some examples of our work and contributions include:
Camau i'r Dyfodol (Steps to the Future) (Wales)
A joint project of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in collaboration with Welsh Government to co-construct new knowledge at-scale to support the realisation of Curriculum for Wales.
Camau i'r Dyfodol: National symposium (1st April 2025)
The Camau i’r Dyfodol project team recently hosted a symposium to showcase the work of schools across Wales designing curricula as part of the project. In this blog article, Marc Bowen, from Raglan CiW VC Primary School, described how his school’s curriculum design is evolving as a result of their involvement in the project.
Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment (Scotland)
A major review of Scottish qualifications and assessment undertaken by the independent review group involving a wide range of schools, colleages, organisations, policymakers, orgnisations, parents, children and young people from across the Scottish Education system.
Independent Advisory Group (Wales)
Membership on this expert panel that offers advice directly to the Minister for Education in Wales on the Curriculum for Wales.
Assessment Advisory Group (Wales)
Membership in this group of practitioners and others which provides ongoing advice to the Welsh Government Curriculum and Assessment Division on assessment arrangements and practice.
NCCA Advisory Group (Ireland)
Membership of the International Advisory Group advising NCCA on the plans for the revised primary curriculum in Ireland
International Bureau of Education (IBE) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
Development of a new, world-class Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum for the Mektebim schools in Turkey.
OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030 project
Our contributions to making an impact in practice and policy have been recognised through impact case studies submitted as part of the Research Excellence Framework in 2014 and 2021.