Welsh Government Dysg pre-11 newsletter: 9 September 2016 (Issue 152)

9 September 2016• Issue 152

 
 
 
 
 
 

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Maths resources for parents

Following feedback from parents/ carers, one recurring theme seems to be a fear of maths and supporting their child at home.  So, Welsh Government have engaged with numeracy experts in Wales to produce a selection of maths resources aimed at 3 to 16 year olds to encourage parents/carers to engage with their children and support them with their maths homework.

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Progress for Success has now officially launched!

Progress for Success is a work based training programme which will fund practitioners aged 25 or above, working in the childcare, early years (including Foundation Phase)  and play sector in Wales to achieve nationally recognised qualifications at levels 2 and 3

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Family learning programmes – A new resource in the FaCE the challenge together: Family and community engagement toolkit for schools in Wales

A new resource has been added to Theme 4 in the FaCE toolkit. Family learning programmes (FLPs) can be a strong tool to encourage and support family engagement in a child’s learning. Use the resource to reflect on your practice. 

curriculum for wales

The Digital Competence Framework is now available to Schools and Settings in Wales

Developed by Pioneer Schools, this is the first element of the new Curriculum for Wales to be delivered.  The Framework and supporting materials are available on Learning Wales.


Curriculum for Wales animation

This animation brings curriculum developments to life in a very accessible way. Take a look and share with colleagues.


MORE WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

Hwb Update

There have been lots of developments to Hwb over the summer period. For a full list of updates, read the Hwb newspage article.

National EOTAS Conferences - Book your place now

This year the Welsh Government will be hosting its first ever national conference on education other than at school (EOTAS). Register your attendance on the links below.


Consultation: Registration fees for the education workforce in Wales (2017) 

There’s still time to respond

Proposals for the registration fee models for the Education Workforce Council (EWC) from 1 April 2017.

Dysg survey – help us improve the way we communicate with you!

Over the last year we have seen a huge increase in subscriptions to our e-newsletters, so we thought it would be great opportunity to gather your views on how we can improve the newsletter.  We need to make sure we are providing you with the right information, in the right format, at the right time.  Please take a few minutes to complete our survey, it’s anonymous and your feedback is really important.

National School Categorisation 2016 outcomes

Click this heading for a short update for secondary and special schools

Reducing Bureaucracy in Schools and Colleges

Submissions by 21 October

We welcome your comments, amendments and additions on the Bureaucracy Project

Repeal of home school agreements

Maintained schools are not required to produce a Home School Agreement (HSA). Find out more.

Date for your diaryHwbMeet Ruthin, Denbighshire – 29 September 2016

Our first HwbMeet of the new school year is fast approaching. Why not come along and learn about how Hwb can support you with adopting the new digital competency framework and much more! Find out more and book your place on our HwbMeets page.

resources

Keeping Learners Safe - Module 1

This is the first module in a series of three aimed at helping schools understand safeguarding and your responsibilities. It will provide you with guidance on creating and maintaining a safe environment for learners.

Calling all schools: complete our e-Safety survey

We are calling all schools in Wales! Please take our short e-Safety survey and share with us what e-Safety issues you are dealing with, what tools are you using to support your e-Safety work, how are these tools helping you protect children online.

Sign up now! Regional 360 degree safe Cymru Workshops

In partnership with Welsh Government, SWGfL are holding four regional events for educational practitioners and local authorities on updates to the 360 degree safe Cymru tool.


Mini Maths for Youngsters #minipuzzle

Do you use Twitter? Look out for mini maths puzzles for 6–8 year olds every Friday morning, created by Gareth Ffowc Roberts.

The first #minipuzzle will be launched on Twitter by @GarethFfowc on Friday, 9 September and each Friday thereafter.

Pori Drwy Stori Resources for all Reception Pupils

The Pori Drwy Stori programme is delivered free to all primary schools in Wales to support parental engagement in literacy and numeracy.  Autumn term resources are the Rhyme Challenge and Weather Watch Calendar

reports and statistics

Response to the Estyn thematic review on raising the attainment, achievement and aspiration of children who are looked after

Estyn's full report

Foundation phase outcomes and National Curriculum teacher assessment of core subjects at Key Stages 2 and 3

Release date: 10 August 2016

National curriculum teacher assessments of the non-core subjects

Release date: 10 August 2016

 
 

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