Welsh Government DYSG eNewsletter: 9 December 2016 (Issue 478)

9 December 2016 • Issue 478

 
 
 
 
 
 

WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

KWNEC2016 9090

Footage from #NEC2016 is now available to view!

On Thursday, 17 November and Monday, 21 November, we hosted the National Education Conferences: Embedding Education Reform in Wales – a National Mission. 

Key note speakers included Kirsty Williams AM, Professor Mick Waters and Professor John Furlong.

Presentations are also available to download via Learning Wales.

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Attainment gap for those on free school meals closes again

The attainment gap between pupils in Wales receiving free school meals and their peers is continuing to close according to the latest official figures released today.

Wales will have the courage to deliver national mission of education reform – Kirsty Williams

Wales will have the courage to deliver its national mission of education reform, Education Secretary Kirsty Williams vowed today as the latest PISA results were published (Tues 6th Dec).  Press release and full report

#curriculumforWales

Developing the new Curriculum for Wales: Case Study

Bryn Elian School helped to develop the Digital Competence Framework - Teacher Allen Heard shares his experiences of working with the DCF so far.

New Blog - Evaluation of the Pioneer School Model

‘Successful Futures’ recommended that independent evaluation of the approach to developing the new curriculum for Wales should be conducted. This has now begun, and is initially focusing on the change structure.

more education news

Statutory induction for NQTs in Wales – new guidance

The revised guidance outlines the induction process, statutory requirements, support available, and signposts to further information.

Applications Open for 2 week summer placement at CERN

This is the first time CERN are holding a 2 week residential from 6-19 August 2017,  open to all secondary school science teachers. Entries close on 31 December 2016. Application form

Live Fear Free - Advice on Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Violence against Women

Review of existing healthy relationship and violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence related teaching resources

This toolkit, information and guidance provides primary, secondary and further education providers with a range of best practice materials to utilise within their education settings.

Winner of First Minister’s Christmas card competition announced

Nine-year-old Travis Carter of Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbrân has beaten off competition from hundreds of school children to design the First Minister’s Christmas card.

Bett Show 2017

Planning a trip to Bett 2017? Don’t forget to register for your free ticket and make sure you visit the Welsh Government stand (H310) to see what centrally funded technologies and support we are offering to maintained schools in Wales.

Porthmadog HwbMeet – 19 January 2017

Book your place now! 

Resources and Competitions

Holocaust Educational Trust – Lessons from Auschwitz project

The Lessons from Auschwitz Project takes students and teachers from across the UK to the Nazi Concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Burkenau.  The aim is to raise awareness and understanding in schools and the wider public of the Holocaust and its relevance today.

Song Lyric and Poetry Competition – open now!

Cardiff University is running a Song Lyric and Poetry Competition for care-experienced young people with a theme of “Messages to Schools”. Click the link for more details.

Gweiddi - Issue 40 Round Year

Gweiddi magazine is now live! This issue’s theme is “Round Year”. As it is the end of the year, this issue is all about looking back. What was in the Wearable Technology Show in March? What special inventions have been made for dogs? Why was a seagull smelling of curry sauce during the summer? Read and Enjoy!  

Other news

Clerks Award 2017 - Deadline for nominations Friday 16 December

Have you got an outstanding clerk?

Connecting Classrooms

Join British Council Connecting Classrooms for free professional learning to support you with the Wider Skills and Digital Competence Framework. Once on board, we will support you in a professional partnership with a school overseas, and you can access a grant of £3,000 for an international visit. 

Complimentary KS4 FFT Roadshow helps secondary teachers understand available range of progress and attainment measures

Education data expert FFT Education are running a series of complimentary 2 hour roadshow sessions across Wales to bring school leadership teams and governing bodies up to speed with the latest Fischer Family Trust Key Stage 4 data found in FFT Aspire. Find out more.

Supporting Service Children in Education Cymru (SSCE) Project: Short Films & Digital Stories

New digital resources are now available to help raise awareness of the experiences of children of armed service personnel.  The stories, told by the children themselves, parents and teachers tell of their experiences in Welsh schools and give insight into what life is like for them. 

Student Events in Wales - Further Maths Support Programme 

The Welsh Government funded FMSP Wales is holding 3 one-day conferences for Year 12 students in January 2017 - Aberystwyth University 16 January; Cardiff University 18 January and Bangor University 20 January.  These include fun and challenging workshops and talks to inspire students to take their maths further. 

 
 

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