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Kirsty Williams has set out what has been
achieved through Wales’ national mission for education and what these changes mean
for pupils, teachers and parents.
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Pupils
who are eligible for free schools meals or are looked after could receive £125
to buy school uniform, equipment, sports kit and kit for activities outside of
school if they are entering reception class in primary school; entering year 7
in secondary school; or aged 4 or 11 in special schools, special needs resource
bases or pupil referral units.
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What we plan to do in response to Estyn’s
report on how schools are developing their digital competence. You can read Estyn’s full
report on their website
The
National Reading and Numeracy Test results for 2018 are now available for
primary and secondary schools to download along with a guidance for
practitioners which may be helpful to use when discussing test outcomes with
parents/carers. Documents also being made available at the end of this week are
the “Calculating the Learners’ Scores” tables, Pupil Results Sheet template and
age-calculator.
We
have produced a short animation to talk parents/carers through the National
Reading and Numeracy Test reports. A link to the animation is included on the
pupil results sheet, but you may wish to share the link on your
school’s website
2019 Test dates
- Secondary:
Mon 29 April – Tues 14 May
- Primary:
Tues 7 May – Tues 14 May
Education
Secretary Kirsty Williams joined children at Merthyr Tydfil Library today
(16/07/18) to launch this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Tim
Peake joins Minister for Welsh Language and Lifelong Learning to announce £7.2m
to get girls into STEM.
Future of Educational
Research in Wales Conference, Cardiff, 14th November 2018
This
event will provide an exciting platform for the education community to discuss
the vision for research and evidence informed teaching in Wales. Organised by
Welsh Government and the British Educational Research Association; more
details to follow shortly.
The St David Awards recognise the
outstanding achievements of different people from both in, and outside of Wales.
Do
you know of an inspirational young person or talented group of young people
under 19? Nominate now!
Queen’s 2019 Birthday
Honours list – Nominations Now Open!
The
Education and Public Services Group are inviting nominations for the Queen’s
2019 Birthday Honours list. If you know of any deserving people who work
in the Education and Skills sector that have demonstrated exceptional
achievement or service, then please submit your nomination by 30 July 2018.
For further information and forms email David.Gardiner@gov.wales
Hwb
recently underwent some big changes behind the scenes. This leaflet summarises
the changes and can be distributed to school staff members.
j2e
are launching a special maths challenge to maintain learners’ mental maths
skills during the summer holidays.
This
week, we show you how you can use your free EBSCO account to find peer-reviewed
research to support your professional development via your EWC Professional
Learning Passport. We’ll show you the tools available within EBSCO and how you
can use those to find what you need.
The National Academy for Educational Leadership is seeking members for its Stakeholder Group to support, inform and challenge its work. The closing date for applications is 13 September 2018.
Welsh
Ambulance Services Primary School Campaign ‘Shoctober’
For the fourth year running,
the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust will be visiting primary schools across
Wales during October to promote ‘Shoctober’. A campaign which aims to teach
junior school children life saving skills. Pupils will learn about CPR,
recovery position, defibrillators and how to deal with someone choking.
Spaces are limited. For
further information visit the ‘First Aid & Emergencies section’ at
www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/theroom
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