The Key Competencies
The education law known as LOMLOE aims to facilitate how the projects or ‘Learning Situations’ in the Evaluation
the provision of quality education and provide young Packs assist in the development of each competency.
people with the necessary competencies for success in Each Learning Situation aims to develop all of the eight
a changing global and digital world. The law focuses competencies to varying degree although it is advised
on children’s rights, gender equality, attention to to select a more limited number to focus on. An outline
educational needs, sustainability, global citizenship, and describing how each competency is developed in each
digital skills. These areas of focus translate into eight Key Learning Situation is found at the beginning of the
Competencies with their descriptors summarised in the Teacher’s Notes, this table should be referred to during
table below. The final column gives practical examples of the project and when evaluating the pupils at the end.
Competence Description Project examples
Identifying, understanding, expressing, creating, Posters, mini-books, videos, digital
C1 and interpreting concepts, feelings, facts and presentations and a variety of other
opinions in both oral and written forms. Pupils use final products all provide opportunities
Competence visual, sound/audio and digital materials across to communicate across disciplines and
in linguistic disciplines and contexts. This competence implies contexts. Final presentations facilitate
communication the ability to communicate and connect effectively effective communication between
with others, in an appropriate and creative way. pupils.
Using different languages appropriately and Planned use of first language(s) (L1) to
C2 effectively for communication varying degrees in project development
stages with translanguaging to English
Multilingual whenever possible. Presentations and
competence feedback conducted in English.
Developing and applying mathematical thinking Surveys, questionnaires and interviews
C3 and insight in order to solve a range of problems in are effective ways to explore everyday
everyday situations. Building on a sound mastery of problems, global issues and our use
Mathematics, numeracy, the emphasis is on process and activity, of technology, with charts, graphs and
science and as well as knowledge to transform the environment tables used to present possible solutions
technology in responsible and sustainable way. and insights.
Involving the confident, critical and responsible use A variety of projects encourage the
C4 of, and engagement with, digital technologies for appropriate use of digital technologies
learning, work, and for participation in society. for research, fact-checking, materials
Digital competence development and presentation (see
following page).
Reflecting upon oneself, effectively managing Participation in the project process —
C5 time and information, working with others in a including planning, creating, presenting
constructive way, remaining resilient and managing and evaluating — encourages ownership
Personal, social, and one’s own learning and development. of learning and reflection.
learning to learn
Acting as responsible citizens and fully participating Topic-based projects on subjects such
C6 in civic and social life, based on understanding of as classmates, the community, home
social, economic, legal and political concepts and responsibilities, animal care and the
Citizenship structures, as well as global developments and environment, lead pupils to think about
competence sustainability. responsible local and global actions.
Acting upon opportunities and ideas, and Multiple projects give pupils the chance
C7 transforming them into values for others. to take the initiative and transform ideas
Entrepreneurship is founded upon creativity, critical into something of value for others.
Entrepreneurship thinking and problem solving, taking initiative and Examples include creating a summer-
competence perseverance, and the ability to work collaboratively camp shop, planning an expedition and
in order to plan and manage projects that are of making a holiday travel brochure.
cultural, social or financial value.
Having an understanding of and respect for how Respect for other cultures is a
C8 ideas and meaning are creatively expressed and fundamental aspect of projects aimed
communicated in different cultures and through at developing global awareness, and
Competence in a range of arts and other cultural forms. Being motivates pupils to research topics such
cultural awareness engaged in understanding, developing and as musical genres and life in far-away
and expression expressing one’s own ideas and sense of place or countries.
role in society in a variety of ways and contexts.