Support for Remote Learning on Hwb Senior Leaders Practitioners Parents / Carers Resources

Frequently Asked Questions Schools: coronavirus guidance Further education: coronavirus Childcare and play: alert level 4 frequently asked questions

#KeepWalesLearning campaign New animations added showing how schools have gone the extra mile to support learners/parents. Pillgwenlly Primary School - parental support Pillgwenlly Primary School - going the extra mile Oakfield School - parental support Oakfield School - doorstep support

Welsh government updates

New Covid vaccination strategy published

Please stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives

Written Statement: Update on Delivery of Higher Education in Wales

Kirsty Williams, Minister for Education

Response to Interim Youth Work Board report: Time to deliver for the young people of Wales

Kirsty Williams MS, Minister for Education

COVID-19 Workforce Risk Assessment Tool Follow-up Survey

Have you completed the COVID-19 Workforce Risk Assessment Tool?

If so, you can help us to make sure we are continuing learning, so that we can best protect you and your colleagues from harm due to COVID-19 by completing this survey.  Closing date 12 February 2021

consultations

School categories according to Welsh-medium provision

Consultation ends: 26 March 2021

hwb and other resources

Policy insight events

Building on our virtual professional learning updates in the autumn, we are launching our spring term programme next month. The first event on 03/02/21 will focus on how professional enquiry can support schools to prepare for the new curriculum.  The full programme and booking form are available on Hwb.

Top tips for parents and carers helping learners with online learning in Hwb

PDF file containing top tips for parents and carers helping learners with online learning in Hwb.

Blended learning: Information on blended learning for the Post-16 sector

Information on blended learning, developed under our Covid-19 Resilience Plan for the Post-16 sector, is now available on Hwb.

OTHER NEWS

Leadership Unlocked webinar series. Our new six-part series begins on Thursday 22 January 2021

This professional learning programme will explore leadership in Wales and its educational context and feature a range of guest speakers 

The webinars are designed for teachers in senior leadership roles from schools, youth and further education colleges and aims to support them in their roles as system leaders.  Free, but booking essential

Supporting Service children in Education in Wales

Please see the following link to download a copy of the SSCE Cymru Newsletter (Winter 2020 edition).

Inspire! Adult Learning Awards 2021 – call for nominations

Learning and Work Cymru welcome nominations for inspirational individuals, families, projects and organisations in Wales whose learning achievements will inspire others to return to or take up learning - people who have improved their lives and the lives of others and gained a positive or life changing experience from adult learning. Nominations close: 19 February 2021 – find out more.

Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition

Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition is now open and the deadline for entries is 12th March 2021.  The Competition is an extremely useful way of encouraging young peoples’ interest in anti-racism and provides an opportunity for pupils to express their feelings about racism by showcasing their work. Prizes include kindles, Amazon vouchers, trophies and a framed certificate. 

Holocaust Educational Trust - Memorial Day resources

We are delighted to launch our new resources and information relating to the Holocaust Memorial Day theme – Be the Light in the Darkness.