Dysg eNewsletter: 27 May 2021 • Issue 254

27 May 2021 • Issue 253

WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

hub classroom

Extra funding for learning and early years passes £150m during Covid

The Welsh Government has announced an extra £19m to support education and early years settings, taking spending on learning for under 18s to over £150m since the start of the pandemic.

Jeremy miles ms

Oral statement: Renew and reform: supporting learners' well-being and progression

Jeremy Miles MS, Minister for Education and the Welsh Language 

Prof Charlotte Williams

A message of support from Professor Charlotte Williams

As schools plan to embed Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic perspectives into the curriculum in Wales.

A prompt sheet for staff 

Diversity in the curriculum: timeline

Welsh Government takes action against racism. It’s time for real change

Education - Blog - 9090

Curriculum for Wales blog post: Beyond Covid: Learning in the next phase; new podcast and resources!

In March a ‘national conversation’ was held for practitioners across Wales, to share experiences and learning, and help shape the national approach to moving beyond Covid. 

MORE WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

NPS Supply Framework

Schools are encouraged to use agencies on the NPS framework who have met the specified requirements. This includes registering with a representative professional recruitment body and signing up to the Welsh Government’s Code of Practice on Ethical Employment in Supply Chains and our Fair Work principles. 

Updated Operational Guidance for schools

Update includes information on vaccinations for staff who are pregnant and Educational Visits

Updated Schools: coronavirus FAQs

Update includes information on ‘Can practical PE lessons take place?'

Mandatory status of English in the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Bill: summary of responses

Results of online survey and stakeholder sessions into the mandatory status of English in the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Bill.

consultations

Curriculum for Wales guidance for Careers and Work-related Experiences (CWRE)

Consultation ends: 16 July 2021

Guidance on the design and delivery of mandatory Religion, Values and Ethics (RVE)

Consultation ends: 16 July 2021

Education: Open consultations

Consultations | GOV.WALES

personalised assessments

Reminder for Headteachers

Remember you must accept the data agreement for 2020/21 school year and review staff functions before staff can access the personalised assessment system. For the remainder of this school year, personalised assessments are on a ‘reasonable endeavours’ basis – see the see the Addendum to the Administration Handbook.

hwb and other resources

Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA): Promoting gender equality

This pack for Key Stage 2 to 4 learners includes resources, introductory assemblies and follow-on activities.

What's new in Hwb: 27 May 2021

A summary of recent Hwb resources and updates

Other news

Eduction Support: Wellbeing Hub

With the support of Welsh Government, Education Support have created a hub full of information, tools and resources to help all school staff with their mental health and wellbeing.

Updates from SSCE Cymru

Service family guide: The aim of the guide is to provide information on education and living in Wales and the support that is available to schools, parents/carers and Service children. 

Armed Forces Day – 26 June 2021: visit the SSCE Cymru website for ideas of how schools and education settings can participate in celebrating Armed Forces Day 2021

Young Money: Apply now: deadline extended to take part in a FREE e-learning course

Now available until September, Young Money have developed an exciting e-learning course aimed at teachers hoping to improve their knowledge and skills around financial education. You can access this free training by going to the Wales Pathfinder web page and following registration instructions from there.

Technocamps: Free primary and secondary teacher Conference – 24 November 2021

It will take place in-person and virtually.  There will be talks for primary and secondary educators on Robotics and Game Development, a networking opportunity, and a free buffet lunch. 

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