Welsh Government DYSG eNewsletter: 19 June 2018 (Issue 528)

19 June 2018 • Issue 528

 
 
 
 
 
 

WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

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The Welsh Government is looking for suppliers

Framework for Welsh and bilingual resources including the services of curriculum expertise and writers.

For more information and details on how to apply you will need to register as a supplier on the Sell2Wales website. The closing date for receipt of applications is 3.00pm 6 July 2018

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Online survey launched to gather teachers’ views of attractiveness of teaching and retention of teachers in Wales

If you’re a qualified teacher in Wales and have 6 minutes to spare, please complete #TeacherResearchCymru 

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New: Interested in designing professional learning provision to implement the new curriculum?

An invitation to tender for a Professional Learning Design and Development contract to support action inquiry with the wider schools network is live on Sell2Wales

MORE WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

Involving parents - Communication between schools and parents of school-aged children

Communication between schools and parents
What we plan to do in response to Estyn’s thematic report on how well schools communicate with parents.  You can read Estyn’s full report here

Organ donation schools pack

This pack provides organ donation activities for a PSE lesson aimed at Key Stage 3 & 4. Developed jointly by the Welsh Government and NHS Blood and Transplant, this pack will educate and empower students to discuss donation in class and at home. 

Employing and supporting supply teachers in a school environment

Advice on who can teach in a maintained school; Qualified teachers and teaching work; Safeguarding requirements; Agency worker regulations and supply teachers and Supporting supply teachers in a school environment from induction through to departure can be found here.

Rapid evidence assessment: Effective second language teaching approaches and methods

This report is intended to add to the evidence base for the teaching of Welsh as a second language in Wales. 

The Childcare Offer for Wales
‘Table Talk‘– Discussion Sessions 

 Welsh Government invites you to #TalkChildcare regional discussion sessions. Register now.

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Adult Learners’ Week is here! 18-24 June 2018

Events are happening all over Wales to promote the range of courses available to adult learners. Join the campaign to celebrate learning and the achievements of individuals you have worked with. Follow @SkillsGatewayCW for the latest updates.

hwb and other resources

Hwb: exciting new features

Hwb is being updated with new features including:

  • a new ‘platform notice’ feature
  • improved notifications

new help links.

Roman School

An iBook, suitable for Key Stage 2 learners, exploring what education was like for rich Roman children.

How Light Travels

This resource for Key Stage 2 will explain how light travels using an enquiry based activity in which learners explore how light behaves, using common items such as torches, mirrors and a mixture of opaque, translucent and transparent objects.

Ada's Adventures in Science

Ada's Adventures in Science is a series of comic books which can be used as an educational tool at Key Stages 2 and 3, to introduce and excite learners about science. 

Gwasanaeth Bwyd a Diod - Lefelau 1 a 2

A Welsh translation of a volume that presents all the required information for students of Level 1 and 2 Diplomas in Professional Food and Beverage Service.

Economeg - Creu Diagramau

The aim of this resource is to teach key concepts within Economics, in Welsh, to A/S and A Level learners through the medium of creating diagrams. 

The Great Get Together

From 22 - 24 June, The Great Get Together will be taking place across the country, and we’re asking schools to take part with a special assembly on Friday 22nd June.

Resources are now available to download on the schools page of The Great Get Together website.

other news

Using the Professional Learning Passport on the go

The Professional Learning Passport is supported by a dedicated free app, giving you the ability to record on the go. Delve into the app’s features and find out where you can download it by clicking on the link above.

Estyn Peer Inspector training

Estyn is looking for secondary school headteachers or senior leaders to train as Peer Inspectors.  Apply by 10 July at 2pm 

 
 

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