Welsh Government DYSG Post-11 eNewsletter: 18 November 2019 (Issue 579)

18 November 2019 • Issue 579

WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

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New podcast! Teachers talk about using the feedback to refine the curriculum

Still in the midst of refining the curriculum based on “very useful” feedback, teachers Vanessa McCarthy and Brett Gillett are interviewed by Mike Bubbins.

PTAC nominate now

Professional Teaching Awards Cymru 2020 

You have until Friday 22 November to nominate for category’s including, outstanding teachers, school business managers and Inspirational use of the Welsh Language. Nominate now 

MORE WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

UNCRC: 30 years of children’s rights

Get your school involved in the celebrations of children’s rights. Help your learners to understand their rights, know how they can participate and how they can be heard.

Written Statement: Review of Post 16 Learner Travel

We are issuing this statement jointly to reflect the cross departmental issues raised by the Children’s Commissioner, the Welsh Language Commissioner and our colleagues in the National Assembly for Wales, concerning transport arrangements for post 16 learners.

Implementing the Youth Work Strategy for Wales: how to get involved

Strategy Participation Groups that will inform and help deliver our new strategic approach are being formed and there is the opportunity for your involvement.

To view back catalogue of youth work newsletters 

Inspirational work-based learning stars shine at awards ceremony

Inspirational learners, employers and dedicated learning providers were celebrated at this year’s Apprenticeship Awards Cymru. The awards brought together 34 finalists across a dozen categories, recognising their outstanding achievements in traineeship and apprenticeship programmes.   

School Sixth Forms and the PCET Reforms 

The Welsh Government has recently created a 16-19 team that consists of five secondary school leaders and two leaders from further education colleges. The group will work alongside Welsh Government officials to  help inform policy-making about the issues that affect 16-19 years olds in sixth-forms and colleges, and raise awareness of the future role of the Commission in relation to school sixth forms.

Over the coming weeks and months, the 16-19 team will be gathering your views and opinions, as well as those from local authorities and regional consortia, making sure everyone’s voice can be heard.

If you have any questions about the 16-19 Team or the PCET Reforms, please contact the CTER@gov.wales

CONSULTATIONS

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

Structure for Welsh apprenticeship frameworks

Consultation ends: 9 December 2019

HWB AND OTHER RESOURCES

Microsoft 365 is now FREE to learners and teachers in Wales

Save money this Christmas! Simply log in to Hwb and download Office 365 (worth up to £69) on up to 15 of your personal devices. You can also access Minecraft Education Edition for free too!

Enter now – SID competition closes on 6 December

Calling all budding filmmakers, there is still time to take part in our Safer Internet Day competition to create a short film about online safety. The theme of the competition is ‘A better internet: How to look after yourself and others’.

Safer Internet Day education packs available now

New bilingual education packs for schools and children’s settings to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2020 are now available.

Online bullying – new film and guide for families

This is the third in a new series of ‘Start the conversation’ films and guides especially for families about important online safety issues. This third release explores the challenges families face when faced with online bullying issues.

Will you say #iwill this #iwillWeek? (18 to 24 November)

Celebrate #iwillWeek and enable students to have a platform to share their social action story.

OTHER NEWS

WorldSkills UK Live 2019 – 21-24 November Birmingham NEC

WorldSkills UK Live makes it possible for thousands of young people to visualise their future career path with truly interactive activities. Help ensure that your students have meaningful encounters with employers, further and higher education providers and training providers all under one roof. 

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