Second Wave of Made-for-Wales Guidance for Teaching (GFT) now available

Following the publication of our approved specifications and Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) for the second Wave of our Made-for-Wales GCSEs and related qualifications, and in line with the Qualifications Wales’ agreed timeline, we have now published the associated Guidance for Teaching (GFT).
These will support teachers and lecturers in their preparation for first delivery from September 2026.


Commenting on this publication, Ian Morgan, WJEC’s Chief Executive: “We are delighted to publish our suite of Guidance for Teaching alongside the approved specifications and Sample Assessment Materials for the second Wave of our Made-for-Wales qualifications. 

These materials will support teachers and lecturers in preparing for and delivering these exciting new qualifications with confidence, helping to inspire and motivate learners. 

I am extremely grateful for the support and constructive feedback from our educational communities throughout the development of these qualifications, which will offer learners across Wales new, tailored learning experiences. 


Each qualification has been carefully designed to support the ambitions of the Curriculum for Wales, enabling schools and colleges to tailor teaching to the needs and interests of their learners. 

Alongside this guidance, our Digital Resources Team continues to publish free support resources to further aid delivery. This package will be complemented by an extensive programme of face-to-face Professional Learning, available to schools and colleges across Wales during the spring term.” Shape 

Purpose of our Guidance for Teaching  

Our Guidance for Teaching documents have been designed to support teachers and lecturers in the delivery of our new qualifications. They provide guidance on the requirements of the respective qualification and the assessment process. Furthermore, these documents will support them to identify opportunities to embed elements of the Curriculum for Wales in the delivery of these qualifications.  

Each guide will aid teachers and lecturers to develop stimulating and exciting courses tailored to the needs and skills of their learners. In addition, they offer possible classroom activities and links to useful resources (including our own, freely available digital materials and some from external sources) to provide ideas for immersive and engaging lessons.  

The GfT, alongside the approved specifications and SAMs are available to download from the following subject pages: 

GCSEs   

Non-GCSE qualification   


FREE adaptable resources and Professional Learning
To support the delivery of these qualifications, we will be producing a package of FREE adaptable digital resources. We will begin publishing these materials from the end of the autumn term, further information is available via the following announcement.

Alongside these resources, we are also delivering a tailored schedule of online and face-to-face Professional Learning opportunities. These FREE nationwide courses are available to centres across Wales. Each course will be delivered by trained subject experts who will provide insight into each qualification and offer pragmatic advice and guidance. Further information on these courses, including our Pan Wales Roadshow is  available here. 


Stay up to date   

To keep you up to date with the latest news, opportunities and FAQs regarding the new GCSEs and related qualifications, visit our Made-for-Wales’ web area. This area hosts a wealth of material, including an introduction to our Qualification Development Team who is leading the creation of the new qualifications.