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Improving
Literacy and numeracy in all schools in Wales along with breaking the link
between disadvantage and educational attainment remain our priorities.
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Players from the Wales
National Football team have been doing their bit to help pupils concentrate on
their modern foreign languages (MFL) lessons by launching a new learning
resource pack linked to this year’s Euros.
New MFL
resources can be found on HWB
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Information for parents on the 2016 tests will be available online after
the Easter break for schools to download, embed and share from their websites.
Recent research shows that many parents are not aware of the parents’ guide and sharing this information with
parents strengthens understanding and reduces concern. Paper copies of the parents’
guide will also be arriving in primary
schools after the Easter break for issuing to parents of Year 2 learners.
There have been changes to the way in which financial support for the administration of the National Reading and Numeracy Tests is provided. Find out what support is available to schools for the 2016 National Reading and Numeracy Tests.
The Minister has provided an update following consultation on the draft Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill. A summary of responses will be published following the Assembly Elections. The responses are already being used to inform work to refine the Bill and further develop the ALN Code, implementation plan and wider comprehensive package of reforms.
Plans to
transform the future of Initial Teacher Education and Training in Wales have
been set out by the Welsh Education Minister Huw Lewis.
The new
Creative Learning Zone launched on 17 March on Hwb. This new zone aims to
support teachers, schools and arts organisations in delivering a collaborative
approach to arts, culture and creativity in education. Visit Hwb today to discover the variety
of creative resources, case studies, and events on offer. #creativelearning
Guidance for schools, local authorities and their
partners relating to the inclusion and pupil support of compulsory school age
learners.
National
Foundation for Educational Research (NfER) have produced an impact evaluation
on Tranche 2 of the Lead and Emerging Practitioner School Project. The
evaluation found that the Pathfinder model of organising and facilitating
national school-to-school improvement had been effective in supporting and
accelerating improvement in both the Lead and Emerging schools. Case studies
on 7 partnerships will follow soon.
Have you booked your
place at this years Hay Festival?
Designed to inspire learners of all ages, the festival is free to all
maintained schools where pupils and teachers will have the opportunity to meet
amazing authors from a wide range of fields.
See here for
further details. Booking to be made via Nessie@hayfestival.org
The report
explains how the Inspectorate is embedding human rights and well-being outcomes
in its updated inspection methods, and continues to collaborate with citizens,
service providers, and commissioners to develop clearer standards and
regulations for social care in Wales.
Chief Medical
Officer for Wales Dr Ruth Hussey has launched a new infographic which
summarises the existing guidelines from the four UK Chief Medical Officers’ to
encourage children and young people to become more physically active.
The
infographic promotes the benefits of physical activity to support the physical
activity guidelines in schools.
Join
thousands of children, parents and teachers in Walk to School Week (16–20 May)
encouraging more children to walk to school.
Living Streets mascot, Strider, will be travelling around schools in
Wales to celebrate the week. Walk to School Week 2016 is all about promoting
the mental health benefits of walking to school, from better concentration to
being more alert. To get involved or to
invite Strider to your Walk to School event please contact wales@livingstreets.org.uk
As part of the ‘Focus on science’ campaign and parental
engagement, this video encourages children to do well in science as it
demonstrates a wide range of careers in the future. Share this video
on your schools websites for parents to encourage their children to do well in
science.
How about encouraging parents to do some fun science
activities at home with the children over Easter? Bubbles,
coin,
DIY
rocket and balloon
kebabs.
How to request a STEM Ambassador visit
If your
school is planning an event or a project, a STEM Ambassador may be able to
provide support, ideas and other types of input. You can request an Ambassador here or
contact directly at ambassadors@see-science.co.uk.
Hwb Playlists and Assignments
Hwb has a host of new features available. Playlists that include questions can now be assigned to learners. Accessible from any Internet connected device, once completed learners are provided with immediate feedback, with teachers able to see a real-time mark book to monitor learner progress. For more information visit Hwb.
Builth Wells HwbMeet – Tuesday 26
April 2016
Builth Wells
High School, College Road, Builth Wells LD2 3BW
16:30 – 18:00
HwbMeets
provide an informal opportunity for teachers to come along and meet the Hwb
team, to find out about Hwb, Hwb+, e-Safety and to hear about good practice and
bilingual digital resources that can support their work in the classroom. Book
your free tickets.
National Digital Learning Awards 2016
Just a few
weeks remaining to get your entries in for the NDLAs 2016. Further
details, examples of
previous winners, and guidance
for applicants are available on Hwb.
Closing date:
Monday 18 April 2016.
Three Welsh schools each scooped a national
award at the 2nd annual Into Film Awards, which pay tribute to outstanding 5–19
year olds from across the UK who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in
filmmaking and film reviewing.
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