Crucially, Race Council Cymru told us that black history should be specified as part of the new curriculum, and it should not be optional. Surely if the new curriculum is supposed to be a vision for Wales, then we should ensure that all learners in Wales have the same chance to understand the events that have shaped us as a nation and built our identity? Giving more flexibility in terms of the teaching of Welsh history wouldn't actually hinder the ability of teachers to be creative within that system. Welsh teachers are talented enough to adapt to such an approach.

In terms of resources, the new curriculum will place a new responsibility on teachers to develop materials that interpret the landscapes, identities, and histories that make up pupils' cynefin. But teaching unions have said that the Government's allocation of an additional £24 million for the whole of the curriculum roll-out is nowhere near enough. Professor Calvin Jones from Cardiff Business School told us that the current funding for schools was pretty dire and another £200 million a year was needed to deliver education fit for the future. He said, and I quote: