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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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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.
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.
National Reading & Numeracy Tests
Diagnostic Support Tools
The diagnostic support tools for the national reading
and numeracy tests will be available from the 11 May. These tools will support
teachers’ analysis of the national test results for their pupils and will map
performance to the National Literacy and Numeracy Framework.
This guidance describes the
key characteristics of effective professional learning for current head teachers.
All
secondary schools in Wales have until March 2018 to apply for a £1000 grant
which can be used to develop projects which commemorate the one hundredth
anniversary of the conflict and should encourage debate and discussion. Schools can request an application form
from FWWCommemorationGrant@wales.gsi.gov.uk or download them here
Take a look at the latest Welsh and bilingual
resources commissioned by the Welsh Government to support teaching and
learning.
Get students excited about science, the BLOODHOUND Project is using a 1,000mph world land speed record attempt to inspire the next generation. BBC micro:bit Model Rocket Car competition is open to Secondary school pupils aged 11-16, competition closes on 20 June 2016.
Between 12:00 and 18:00 on Monday 9 May members of the
public and school students are invited to view a transit of Mercury across the
Sun, if you’re near the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff. There will also be
astronomy themed activities and a live projection inside the museum.
Look out for the latest resources from the Welsh
Government to support the Focus on Science Campaign. A new Summer Term planner
with details of many exciting STEM based events, activities and competitions is
available.
National Digital Learning Event 2016 – Register now!
15 June 2016 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Registration is now open for the National
Digital Learning Event. This year’s theme will be ‘Building Digital Confidence’. Find out more and book your free tickets.
Cardiff HwbMeet –
Tuesday
17 May 2016
The Hollies, Brynheulog, Pentwyn,
Cardiff CF23 7XG, 16:30
– 18:00
Don’t miss out! Just three tickets remaining at the
time of writing for your last chance to attend a HwbMeet this academic year. Book your
tickets here.
NSP Literacy and Numeracy Framework Resources
Need support
with the LNF? Use the National Support Programme resources on Hwb:
Pathways and
Frameworks
Transition
Are you
looking for ways to ease learners’ transition from Primary to Secondary school?
Read the
following good practice guides on Hwb, which have been produced by the Hwb+
Centres of Excellence, outlining how they have used Hwb for transition:
The Wales Centre for Equity in Education
Is delighted to invite you to attend the next Wales Journal of Education event. The Future of Professional Learning in Wales: Research Informed Policy and Practice Conference will be held on Wednesday 25 May 2016 at 9.15am – 3.15pm in the Glamorgan Building of Cardiff University. This event is being supported by BERA.
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