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‘We hit the year running in education reform; bold reform
that will place Wales amongst the top performers when it comes to giving our
children the best education for a changing world. Alongside you, I want to
propel this forward this year.’
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Would
you like to help shape qualifications and the qualifications system in Wales?
We are now recruiting two members to our Board. For further
details and how to apply click here.
Closing
date for applications is 20 January 2017.
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We are
keen to hear your views
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The
Lead Creative Schools Programme supports schools in developing creative
approaches to teaching and learning across the curriculum.
See
case studies of Lead Creative Schools’ projects in action
Learning Wales survey
This short questionnaire
about pupil support will test how well the site is organised. Your input will
help us make our documents easier to find.
Information on the role of educational psychologists and their contribution to education in Wales. This guidance is aimed at education professionals and parents/carers.
More CERN opportunities for physics teachers in 2017
- Visit the European Centre for Nuclear Research CERN during the open UK Teacher week 14-18 February 2017. Travel and accommodation maybe supported by an ENTHUSE award. Send your Expression of Interest to Dysg@wales.gsi.gov.uk
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Visit CERN for an extended period during the International Teacher Weeks (ITW) Programme 2017 that will take place at CERN 6-19 August 2017. Deadline for application 22 January 2017.
This guidance is the result of two reviews which looked at how Wales’ brightest young people are supported to achieve their full potential.
Many of the fundamental approaches
used in the delivery of the Foundation Phase, particularly learning through
experience, will extend across the breadth of the new curriculum. It is
important therefore that we continue to improve the way we deliver the
Foundation Phase so that we can build the implementation of the new curriculum
on a solid basis of good practice.
At the event you will find out more about the
ALN transformation programme, gain valuable knowledge on the recently
introduced Additional Learning
Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill, share your views on the options
for implementing the legislative changes and network with a wide range of
professionals involved in supporting children and young people with ALN.
- Carmarthen - 28 February 2017
- Newport - 02 March 2017
- Llandudno - 07 March 2017
- Cardiff - 09 March 2017
National Digital Learning Awards 2017
Each week we will be showcasing the award winning entries from last year on Hwb until entries open for 2017 in February. The first exemplar is now available - 2016 e-safety award winner and highly commended entry.
Barnardo's Cymru is running a second series of free, regional training events on Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) with the Welsh Government on the online 'Hidden' education resource. Register now for a training event near you
The Hwb team have a stand at the 2017 BETT show in ExCel London to
promote the Learning in Digital Wales programme. Come and visit the stand
H310 to find out more about the centrally funded technologies we are offering
to maintained schools in Wales.
#WelshLanguageMusicDay is happening for a second time on 10 February. Find out more about how your school can get involved by clicking on the link above.
Deeside 6, Coleg Cambria
Audience:
- FE representatives involved in business development and innovation.
- Stakeholders interested in commercialisation change and business sustainability.
Tuesday, 7 February 2017 - Y Senedd, Cardiff
In support of Safer Internet Day 2017, this lunchtime event marks the official launch of the Online Safety Zone on Hwb, the national digital learning platform for Wales.
Keynote speakers will include:
- Kirsty Williams, Cabinet Secretary for Education
- Dr. Sally Holland, The Children’s Commissioner for Wales
- Kellie Williams, Digital Leader – North Wales School Effectiveness and Improvement Service
UK Safer Internet Centre has created education packs to support schools run activities and get involved in Safer Internet Day 2017.
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.
Closing date 1 March 2017
Why not encourage individuals or
groups within your school to compete in Eisteddfod yr Urdd’s Science Project
competition? The prize is a gift voucher to be spent by the winning group or
individual’s school on any relevant STEM resources.
A series of documents, covering pre- to
post-production.
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