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This week's GCSE results relate to qualifications that were reformed for first teaching in September 2015: GCSE Mathematics – Numeracy and GCSE Mathematics.
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Education Secretary Kirsty Williams is in Finland on a fact-finding mission to learn more about the country’s highly regarded education system.
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The Qualifications Wales
Board has decided to proceed with the restriction and commissioning of a new
suite of Health and Social Care and Childcare qualifications. You can read more about the progress on the Qualifications
Wales website.
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
- Visit CERN
for an extended period during the International Teacher Weeks (ITW) Programme 2017
that will take place at CERN 6-19 August 2017. This is your last chance for applications.
We are keen to hear your views
Pupils can now take a Children’s Rights Community Challenge
as part of their KS4 Welsh Bacc qualification.
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 second is, 2016
Pupil Award winner.
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.
Focus on transition between primary and secondary science
Techniquest Glyndŵr has
been awarded funding from the Welsh Government to deliver a programme of
sessions to better prepare primary pupils for life at secondary school,
focussing especially on the transition between KS2 and KS3 science.
Queen’s 2018 New Year
Honours list – Nominations Now Open!
The
Education and Public Services Group are inviting nominations for the Queen’s
2018 New Year Honours list. If you know of any deserving people who work
in the Education, Local Government, Communities, Tackling Poverty, Housing and
Regeneration sectors who have demonstrated exceptional achievement or service,
then please submit your nomination by 1 March 2017.
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.
Thursday, 16 February 2017, Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Find out more and register
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
Tuesday, 7 February 2017 - Y Senedd, Cardiff
This lunchtime event marks the official launch of the Online Safety Zone on Hwb. Book your place now.
Find out how Hwb can support
your teaching this year. Book your place now!
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January is World Religion Day. Take a look at the religion themed resources on
Hwb!
The
deadline for entries is the 10 March 2017
The
Show Racism the Red Card competition in Wales is an accessible and engaging way
to encourage pupils to think about issues surrounding racism.
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
resource to accompany the 2015 film adaption of the Scottish play (KS4).
Celebrate the breadth of film created in Wales
or featuring Welsh talent (KS3/4).
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