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The Digital Competence Framework has
been available for almost a full year, during which more support resources have
been developed and great work has been undertaken on familiarisation in schools.
Some Framework statements have now been refined to respond to practitioner
feedback.
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Digital Pioneer Ian Timbrell explains about the Framework revisions in a brief post on our blog.
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DIARY MARKER:
In November/December the Cabinet
Secretary for Education will be hosting three conferences:
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16
November, SSE SWALEC, Cardiff (Central South and EAS)
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23
November, Venue Cymru, Llandudno (GwE)
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14 December, Parc y Scarlets,
Llanelli (ERW)
Headteachers and key education stakeholders are
invited. It will be a further opportunity for Headteachers to engage with
Welsh Government on our National Education Reform journey. Please put
the date in your diary, further information will follow shortly.
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The Welsh Government’s free public sector recruitment portal People Exchange Cymru (PEC) has been extended to schools and the education sector. Free access is available to both employers and employees to quickly and easily advertise their vacancies or search
for jobs across Wales. To register to advertise your vacancies, email.
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Closing date of 18 October 2017
Do you know the next winner of the Young Person award? Do you know of an inspirational young person or talented group of young people under 19? Nominate entrepreneurs, volunteers or those who have shown exceptional commitment in any field in Wales for the 2018 St David Awards, the national awards of Wales.
We
are currently consulting on revisions to the School Organisation Code. The
revisions mainly reflect feedback and learning following 3 years of its
operation. It is also proposed to strengthen the Code in respect of a
presumption against the closure of rural schools.
The Welsh Government is funding the recruitment of five Additional Learning Needs Transformation Leads to support local authorities, schools, early years settings, further education institutions and other delivery partners to prepare for and manage transition to the new ALN system.
Built on principles of
effective practice and on an understanding of the Welsh context, this report
from Sheffield Hallam contains a
quality enhancement tool, supported by underpinning research, suggestions for
reading and reflective questions for discussion and action planning.
PCET Reform: Learner Voice Events
- 4 October 2017 –
The Quay Hotel & Spa, Deganwy
- 12 October 2017 –
Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
Opportunities
for learners to speak directly with decision makers and ‘tell it like is’ about
their experience. We want learners to have their voice heard as part of the
PCET consultation. Places are limited. To book spaces or for more information
contact PCETReform@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Schools should be aware that Public Health Wales has published new guidance on the prevention and control of infection in educational settings. This replaces the ‘Teach Germs a Lesson’ guidance (2006). The quick guide can be read here and the full guidance can be read here.
Welsh Government and
Show Racism the Red Card have produced 4 brief
guides to appropriate terminology, equality duties, and identifying and
reporting a racist.
A new network for excellence to improve how maths is taught in schools and improve standards has been officially launched. NNEM Hwb Zone.
Look
how Hwb has changed this year in response to your feedback. Enhancements to
your Hwb experience include:
- A
fresh new look and feel
- A
range of new features
- Easier
ways to manage what’s important to you on Hwb.
Celebrate Roald Dahl Day by using the Wondercrump World of Roald Dalh resource on Hwb. There are 4 lesson plans for which focus on Roald Dahl’s writing processes and how he was inspired by the world around him.
Looking for ideas to get teaching digital competence off to a good start this year? Take a look at these resources created by practitioners for the Citizenship strand of the Framework covering topics such as online behaviour and copyright.
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?
Schools and
work-based learning providers will now be judged against five key areas.
Qualifications Wales has announced a major shake-up of qualifications for people wishing to pursue careers in health, social care and childcare. A suite of up to 20 new qualifications will replace more than 240 existing ones in the biggest changes to qualifications ever seen in the sector in Wales.
Free videos for A Level
students offering bitesized answers to the biggest questions from inspiring Hay
Festival speakers.
All secondary schools can get involved with the
Commissioner’s work to promote the rights of young people in Wales with the
free Student Ambassador scheme. Pupils
have engaging opportunities to learn about their rights and inform the
Commissioner about their views.
Teach Welsh in Patagonia
Are you looking for a new challenge with worthwhile experiences? We’re looking for capable teachers or tutors with experience in either: Children (nursery, primary or secondary) or Adults (of all levels) For further information and an application form, please contact iepwales@britishcouncil.org
An online 'Community of Practice' resource hub that aims to provide resources that can help to improve educational experiences and outcomes for children and young people in Wales who are in or are leaving care.
Languages, Literacy and Communication (LLC) - 2018 IPLC visit to Canada
Application deadline is Friday 6 October 2017
The 2018 IPLC visit aims to explore innovations in LLC teaching and strategies for developing speaking, listening, reading, writing, and communicating. The visit will take place in February 2018 for up to 6 school leaders or LLC Practitioners. For more information and an application form please contact iepwales@britishcouncil.org
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