Welsh Government Dysg eNewsletter: 29 April 2016 (Issue 458)

29 April 2016 • Issue 458

 
 
 
 
 
 

WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

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Test Administration Handbook

The handbook includes summaries of each of the test administration manuals and guidance on access and disapplication arrangements. Headteachers, test administrators and teachers should familiarise themselves with this document.

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National Reading and Numeracy Tests - Information for parents and carers

Our Parents’ guide to the 2016 tests is available online now. Please share this information with parents and make available on your school’s website.

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Numerical Reasoning: Supported Marking Service

Have you booked your place on the supported marking events? It is strongly recommended that all schools with learners in years 7 to 9 take up this valuable opportunity.

MORE WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

Headteacher's Declaration

Once the last test for the testing cycle has been administered, the headteacher must sign confirming that all guidelines were followed. The declaration for 2016 must be signed and submitted to the relevant consortium by the 16 June 2016.

Youth Work Excellence Awards 2016

The Awards Evening will take place on 24 June 2016 in North Wales.

Nominations will close at 00:00 on 6 May 2016

Apprenticeship Awards Cymru – applications now open!

The hunt is on to find the star learners, employers and learning providers involved in the delivery of a raft of successful learning programmes across Wales.

Applications for this year’s prestigious Apprenticeship Awards Cymru are now open.

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National Digital Learning Event 2016

Thanks to all who entered the National Digital Learning Awards 2016. The judging process has begun and the winners will be announced at the National Digital Learning Event on 15 June at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. Full conference details and how to register to attend will be available soon.

Cardiff HwbMeet – Tuesday 17 May 2016

The Hollies, Brynheulog, Pentwyn, Cardiff CF23 7XG, 16:30 – 18:00

This is the last chance for you to attend a HwbMeet this academic year. 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.

Staff training

Schools have taken varied approaches to training their staff in the Hwb tools, ranging from setting up Digital Learning PLCs to carrying out staff skills surveys.

Find out how Hwb+ Centres of Excellence trained their staff in the Hwb tools by reading the following good practice guides:

other news

Hay Festival 2016

This years Hay Festival Beacons Project will offer up to 20 A-level students from across Wales a unique opportunity to work with exceptional writers in a stunning environment for 3 days.  Secondary schools, FEI’s and sixth form colleges have been invited to nominate suitable pupils for selection.  Find out more here or contact Nessie Morgan at Nessie@hayfestival.org

latest statistics and reports

Key education statistics

Young people not in education, employment or training (NEET)

 
 

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