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title: The Personal Project
description: The Personal Project is a learner-led qualification where students develop key skills through independent, project-based learning from idea to outcome.
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The Wave 3 Suite

## The Personal Project

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The Personal Project is a qualification where learners choose something that matters to them and develop it into a structured project.

Their project could be based on an interest, a question, a challenge, a future goal, or something they want to explore in more depth. As they work through it, they'll plan their ideas, carry out research, create an outcome, and reflect on what they have learned.

#### What is it?

With the Personal Project, learners can:

**Explore something meaningful to them**

**Build useful skills for school, work, and life.**

**Work more independently** 

**Create something original and purposeful**

**Grow in confidence as they go**

The project journey:

###### Choose an idea

Learners will pick a topic, question or challenge that interests them. They'll set a clear aim and decide what success will look like. 

###### Plan and research

Learners will plan their steps, decide what resources they need, and gather information from useful sources. 

###### Create an outcome

Learners will produce an outcome linked to their project. This could be written, digital, practical or creative, depending on their idea and audience. 

###### Review and reflect

Learners will look back at what they achieved, explain the decisions they made, and think about what they learned. 

#### What could a project be?

A learner's project could involve:

- investigating a topic or issue
- designing or making something
- creating a digital or creative outcome
- exploring an idea linked to their future plans

Teachers should ensure that the learner's idea is suitable and manageable.

#### Skills learners will develop

Planning and organising: Setting goals, managing their time and keeping their project on track.

Critical thinking and problem-solving: Researching, questioning information, spotting patterns and making decisions based on evidence.

Creativity and innovation: Developing ideas, trying approaches and producing an original outcome.

Personal effectiveness: Working independently, responding to feedback and reflecting on their progress.

#### How are learners assessed?

Learners are assessed across the entire project, not just the final outcome.

This includes their planning, research, analysis, development of the outcome, and reflection. 

Assessment takes place at key stages throughout the project, so it is important to support learners in staying on track and maintaining a clear record of their progress. 

Please note: all work must be learner's own. Some assessed components must be completed under supervision, and the use of AI is not permitted in these tasks. 

#### Planning your 14-16 curriculum?

Whether you're starting to plan for September 2027 or simply want to understand the opportunities available, our team is here to help.

Talk to us about:

- Planning your Skills Suite offer
- Choosing the right units for your learners
- Delivery and implementation
- Any questions about Wave 3

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Have a question? Our Business Development team can help you explore the Skills Suite and answer any questions you have!

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  **Frances Lee**
  
  **Head of Business Development**
  
  **Welsh speaker**
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  **Sam Hopkins**
  
  **Business Development Manager**
  
  **South East Wales**
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  **Eryl Ann Parry Jones**
  
  **Business Development Manager**
  
  **North Wales**
  
  **Welsh speaker**
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  **Business Account Manager**
  
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  **Ryan Owen**
  
  **Business Development Officer**

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##### Overview

Age range: 14-16

Language: English-Welsh

Open to all schools

### Wave 3 Summits - Phase 2

This autumn, our Business Development team will be back on the road, working with centres across Wales as part of Phase 2 of our Wave 3 Summits.

Phase 2 will focus on the practicalities of delivering the Wave 3 suite, including teaching and learning, curriculum planning, timetabling, available resources, and the support available from Agored Cymru.

We're currently gathering expressions of interest over the summer. If you'd like to attend a session, host a summit, or simply have a question about Wave 3, we'd love to hear from you. 

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