Welsh Government DYSG Pre-11 eNewsletter: 3 October 2019 (Issue 218)

3 October 2019 • Issue 218 

WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

PTAC

Professional Teaching Awards returns to find best in class - awaiting link

Yesterday (2 October), Education Minister Kirsty Williams announced the launch of the fourth annual Professional Teaching Awards Cymru, which celebrates the inspirational education professionals across Wales.

To nominate www.gov.wales/teachingawards

Education - Blog - 9090

New Curriculum for Wales blog posts

Refining the new Curriculum – A teacher speaks

New Curriculum: feedback summary and timeline

The Curriculum for Wales – Dispelling the Myths – Part 2

MORE WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

Beat Flu

Flu can be very serious. This autumn, all primary school children from reception class to school year 6 will be offered a simple nasal spray vaccine in school. Talk to your school nurse for more information. 

Welsh language charter: Seren and Sbarc book

Seren and Sbarc have released their first book! Seren a Sbarc yn Achub (Cwpan) y Bydysawd has been created in collaboration with the WRU to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. Copies will be sent to schools over the next few weeks, click here for a digital version of the book.

Safer Internet Day 2020 film competition now open

This years’ competition theme is ‘A better internet: How to look after yourself and others’.  Any school, education provision or youth setting in Wales can enter. Closing date 6 December 2019.

Brexit Preparedness

The attached advice has been produced to assist schools with preparedness. Please familiarise yourself with the advice to ensure your school is prepared appropriately. The advice also provides information on Settled Status. All the latest updates can be found on our Preparing Wales   

CONSULTATIONS

Home education: statutory guidance for local authorities and handbook for home educators

Consultation ends: 21 October 2019

Draft keeping learners safe guidance

Consultation ends: 7 November 2019

Regulations for licensing Animal Exhibits proposed

Consultation ends: 21 November 2019

HWB AND OTHER RESOURCES

Get Microsoft Office for FREE

Use your Hwb account to get Office on your personal devices for free.

Black History Month resources

October is Black History month. There are a number of resources on Hwb that you could use to explore Black History in your classroom.

OTHER NEWS

Register now for Pori Drwy Stori Nursery progamme 2020 

The programme is designed for children aged 3-4 in the two terms before they enter Reception. It focuses on supporting oracy skills, supporting parents/ carers to be active partners in their children’s learning and supporting schools to develop positive home-school links.  Click here to register. There are limited number of spaces available.  

Competition!  Help name the Pori Drwy Stori Explorers!

Win books for your Reception class! Reception classes, please help us name our Pori Drwy Stori explorers! You can name one, or all four of the explorers. To enter click here

Bardd Plant Cymru

The Bardd Plant Cymru (Welsh-language Children’s Laureate) scheme introduces literature to children in an energetic, dynamic and fun way. Through workshops, events and activities, the scheme promotes creativity, communication skills and self-expression.

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