Dysg eNewsletter: 9 February 2021 • Issue 610

9 February 2021 • Issue 610

WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

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Qualifications Wales update

Guidance on alternative arrangements for approved GCSEs, AS and A levels

Letter to learners

Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificates - Awarding in Summer 2021

Qualifications Wales confirms awarding approach for Skills Challenge Certificate qualifications

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WJEC update

Latest Assessments 2021 Timeline, offering centres a timeframe on when to expect new guidance content

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Further education: coronavirus 

MORE WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

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

You may have completed the Risk Assessment on paper or by using the online pdf. You may also have used the online version on your Local Authority’s website, Learning@Wales or ESR (NHS staff). Whichever version you have used we would like to like to hear from you to understand your experience of using the Tool. 

Senedd Cymru: Vote16 Week

Between 22-26 February, a series of events will be held for young voters and their educators. The week culminates with It’s Debatable, where young people can form political parties and compete against groups across Wales. Take a look at the Vote16 Week timetable to get involved.  Take advantage of our workshops and resources throughout the campaign. For enquiries, contact education@senedd.wales.

New alumni scheme to link students with local role models

Schools are being encouraged to set up alumni schemes to link students with local role models in their area.

Apprenticeship Week 8 - 14 February

Celebrating the value the Apprenticeship Programme brings to employers and learners in Wales. The Welsh Government has created a toolkit for teachers, which includes a new interactive lesson by Theatr Genedlaethol, to help individuals find out more about becoming an apprentice. A Genius Decision.

Big Ideas Wales: We are recruiting for Youth Entrepreneurship Agents

Recruiting now – a unique opportunity for young people aged 16-25 to become Youth Entrepreneur Agents, joining a dynamic team of like-minded volunteers to represent the Youth Voice in Wales. 

Closing date 12 Feb 2021

personalised assessments

Data Agreement

This is a reminder for headteachers that you are required to accept the data agreement for the 2020/21 school year and review staff functions before your staff can access information on learners’ skills to help with their planning.

hwb and other resources

Adobe Creative Cloud is now available to purchase via the EdTech programme

The EdTech programme allows schools to purchase Adobe Creative Cloud licenses, accessed using Hwb single sign on – at a significantly reduced cost per license.

Film competition to raise awareness of cyber crime

Tarian has set a challenge to create a short film aimed at young people aged between 11-17 years old. The aim of the film will be to raise awareness of the law around the computer misuse act.

Advice for schools on responding to harmful viral content and challenges

In recent years, harmful online viral challenges relating to self-harm and suicide have caused widespread concern. This resource aims to help practitioners and professionals to deal with online challenges.

Live lessons

Hwb’s new ‘live lessons’ area contains important guidance and information designed to support practitioners.

other news

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: 22 March 2021 – find out more.

Kidscape: Anti-bullying Guidance

To support implementation of the statutory guidance Rights, Respect, Equality, we are working with Kidscape to deliver a series of webinars to help develop and update anti-bullying policies and strategies. The training has been developed for the lead governor and staff members who lead on anti-bullying policy within their school.

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