Welsh Government DYSG Post-11 eNewsletter: 15 October 2019 (Issue 575)

15 October 2019 • Issue 575 

WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

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safer internet day

Safer Internet Day planning event -13 November 2019 

Register for the Safer Internet Day planning event, which is open to any school, organisation or business in Wales that wants to get involved.

MORE WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

2019 Joint Education Conference, the 'Whole School Approach'

11 November 2019 at the All Nations Centre, Cardiff

The Royal College of Psychiatrists and Welsh Government are hosting a free event. To attend, delegates are asked to reserve a space by returning the registration form.

Estyn consultation on inspection arrangements from September 2021

Influence how inspection supports education reform. Share your views on summative gradings, the areas inspected, the notice period and more.  Take part  Closes Monday 2 December.

Professional Teaching Awards Cymru 2020

Take a look at some of the different categories, plus winners from last year's awards, and nominate for the 2020 awards here!

Public appointments: Board Member - Career choices Dewis Gyrfa (CCDG/Careers Wales)

Appointment of Member (Welsh Essential) - Careers Wales (CCDG)

Appointment of Members - Careers Choices Gyrfa (CCDG) Trading as Careers Wales  

Annual Report to Schools: Academic Year 2018 to 2019

A list of all documents produced for schools and their governing bodies. 

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

Consultation on the Education (Amendments Relating to the Intervals for Inspection of Education and Training) (Wales) Regulations 2020

Consultation ends: 25 November 2019 

Ensuring access to the full curriculum

Consultation ends: 28 November 2019

hwb and other RESOURCES

Europe Code Week: 5 – 20 October

It’s Europe Code Week this week. Why not get involved by using coding resources from Technocamps and Barefoot Computing on Hwb. 

Call Push Rescue – Training a nation of lifesavers in CPR

Lesson guide for personal and social education secondary school teachers on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including lesson plans, information on safeguarding, and support to help deliver training

Hwb Minecraft Learning Centres Project

Book onto free Minecraft: Education Edition training led by Hwb Minecraft Learning Centres.

STEMpowered Learning

STEMpowered Learning has a monthly spreadsheet of free STEM events and workshops, competitions, and funding opportunities. If you would like to receive this information on a monthly basis, you can sign up here

other news

Shwmae Su’mae Day, today 15 October 2019

An opportunity to have fun and share the Welsh language – in the shop, leisure centre, work, school, playing fields and with your friends. 

Employability and Skills Wales Convention 2019

5 November 2019, City Hall, Cardiff. 

The convention brings the sector together to help share the latest thinking, research and developments and to influence future policy. Minister for Economy and Transport Ken Skates AM will deliver the keynote speech, and workshops will cover priority policy areas. Book your place here

Estyn wants your views on the education services in Pembrokeshire

If you’re a parent, carer, learner or work/are involved in education in Pembrokeshire, Estyn wants your views to help inspectors judge how effective the education services are at ensuring young people receive the education to which they are entitled. 

Brexit Readiness Roadshow – Cardiff

Monday October 21 2019 14:00 – 17:00pm 

Universities UK, in collaboration with Universities Scotland, Universities Wales and GuildHE, is holding events across the UK to help higher education providers prepare for a no-deal Brexit. 

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