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Kirsty Williams explains the forthcoming
National Reading and Numeracy Tests in Wales that will play a key part in the
way pupils in Wales can achieve their full potential.
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The
UK Government are holding a consultation on emergency adrenaline auto-injectors
in schools at the below links. This affects schools in Wales and we would
encourage your views. The consultation ends on 5 May 2017.
Consultation
end date: 9 June 2017
There
is new best practice guidance available on child performance.
The
document sits within a suite of guidance on child performance, available on
Learning Wales, which can be found here.
Registration
for the National Digital Learning Event opens on 8 May. The theme of this
year’s event is ‘Creative approaches to implementing the Digital Competence
Framework’. Find out more about the event.
Hwb - Towards a
digital future
The
pioneering digital learning platform is now available to all supply teachers in
Wales.
As
a supply teacher, are you inspired by the possibilities that digital
technologies can offer learners? If so, click here to request full access to the Hwb digital learning platform (external link).
Open to 10 and 11 year olds at your school
Whether
they love to code, draw or write the story, BAFTA YGD gives learners an insight
into the world of game making, as well the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime
experiences with top game makers through their annual competition.
Have
you booked your place at the Maesteg HwbMeet yet? Darran Park Primary School
winner of the National Digital Learning Council Pupil’s Award 2016 will be
presenting their Minecraft Roadshow project. Don’t miss out! Book now!
Would
you like help explaining Hwb to parents and carers? This information sheet
gives a quick summary of the purpose of Hwb and all of its features. Download a copy now!
Teachers and practitioners are invited to help identify new Welsh-medium resources.
Help the
children in your Reception class feel like real authors this term by creating
their own book, using the Pori Drwy Stori book-making materials. Find new ideas
and inspiration in our online teacher toolkit and guide
A
brand new colleges and schools bursary has recently been launched at the Centre
for Alternative Technology (CAT).
This
bursary provides schools and colleges, who would otherwise miss out, the
opportunity to apply for a bursary of between £50 and £300 to use against
entry, teaching and even accommodation at CAT. Please contact education@cat.org.uk
for further information about the bursary, application form, tuition on
and booking.
3/05/2017 - 5:30pm-7:30pm - Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay
Focusing
on the education of care experienced children and young people, this event will
be of interest to teachers, foster carers, social workers and practitioners.
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