WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

Draft Curriculum for Wales 2022: less than two weeks to go to have your say!

Young people's version of the draft Curriculum for Wales: An opportunity for children and young people in Wales to have their say!  A brief summary of the changes planned for education in Wales  How to run a focus group to gather feedback from children and young people on the new curriculum

Inside View: The new curriculum at Jubilee Park Primary School Jubilee Park Primary School is forging ahead with the new curriculum. New approaches are being tested, everybody is getting involved, and the insights from pupils, teachers, the Head and parents are inspiring.

Take a look at how schools are thinking about the new curriculum in Wales Olchfa School Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy

MORE WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

£280 million invested in North Wales schools – with more to come

The Welsh Government has invested £280m to modernise schools in North Wales, First Minister Mark Drakeford said today as he opened two of the newest schemes to be completed.

21st Century Schools Playlist (YouTube) 

Want to become a teacher?

Why not look at our fantastic Teach in Wales playlist where teachers and teaching assistants give advice and guidance on becoming a teacher in Wales.  

PERSONALISED ASSESSMENTS AND NATIONAL READING AND NUMERARCY TESTS

Personalised Assessments: Reminder

All learners in years 2-9 are required to take a Numeracy (Procedural) Personalised Assessment before the end of term.  Schools are required to schedule the personalised assessments at least one day before the assessment.

Listen to the opinions and experiences of learners, teachers and experts of the online personalised assessments 

National Reading and Numeracy Tests

National Test Results 

The National Reading and Numeracy Test results for 2019 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.

Interpreting National Reading and Numeracy test results – animated guide for parents/carers

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.

2020 test dates:  

Secondary: Tuesday 21/04/2020 – Tuesday 05/05/2020

Primary: Tuesday 28/04/2020 – Tuesday 05/05/2020

HWB AND OTHER RESOURCES

Save money this summer

Take advantage of the Hwb Microsoft 365 licence deal and find out how you can download all the Microsoft Office apps, Minecraft EE and Windows 10 for free, on up to 5 personal devices. Available for MIS-learners and MIS-staff in maintained schools.

Best prices for schools on new Windows devices

Take advantage of the Microsoft Shape the Future programme to purchase cost-effective devices for your school.

Using Minecraft Education Edition: Case studies

Ysgol Gilfach Fargoed

Ysgol Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant

Darran Park Primary School   

OTHER NEWS

Pori Drwy Stori Reception Rhyme Challenge has changed!

In your June delivery you will see that the Rhyme Challenge for use in the Autumn term has changed, but you will still have:

• English / Welsh Weekly rhymes to choose from
• Resources
• Online videos  

£250,000 Supporting Service Children in Education - Wales Fund 2019-20

Schools are again invited to bid for funding from a £250,000 fund to help mitigate effects of Armed Forces life including mobility or deployment of AF families on schools and their learners. The Fund is administered by the Supporting Service.  Children in Education (SSCE) Cymru Project.

Click here for further information and to apply