Dysg eNewsletter: 27 January 2022 • Issue 273

27 January 2022 • Issue 273 

WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

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Assessment: revised guidance; more resources on the way

Assessment guidance was updated alongside the changes to Curriculum guidance on 11th January, following the passing of the Curriculum and Assessment Act and in response to legislative consultations. 

music

National Resource: Evaluation and Improvement (NR:EI) – Feedback deadline 8 Feb!

The national pilot phase of the NR:EI ends soon, so please provide your feedback here or find the form at the bottom of the NR:EI landing page for full details. Exemplar playlists are already being added to the Resource, and the first from Bryngwyn School is live now. A further 15 will go live by the formal launch of the Resource at the start of the summer term.

Frequently asked questions

View again: Minister for Education and Welsh Language live Q&A

If you missed the WalesOnline Q&A with the Minister on 26 January, you can view again here @WalesOnline

MORE WELSH government NEWS

We want your views on reform of the school year

Could it be better arranged to support learner and staff wellbeing, tackle educational inequalities and be more aligned to family and working lives?

Tell us what you think about the structure of the school year. 

Education workforce survey https://bit.ly/33u226m

If you're under 18, share your views here: https://bit.ly/3If3Q1H

Closing date is 18 February

Covid-19 update: Self-isolation period reduced 

Are you an enterprising primary school?

The Enterprise Troopers competition is open for entries!

The competition aims to develop entrepreneurial skills in children in a lively and enjoyable way.

Enter by 27 May, 4pm and if your entry includes photos we will add them to the Enterprise Troopers Gallery and you maybe the lucky winner of one of our monthly prizes!

'Love it.Teach it'

The Minister for Education and Welsh Language was interviewed on @HenoS4C talking about our new @TeachingWales

campaign. Watch the interview again here

Discover more about the ‘Love it.Teach it’ campaign here

Written Statement: Welsh Government’s plan for preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

Julie Morgan MS, Deputy Minister for Social Services

Oral Statement: Holocaust Memorial Day

Jane Hutt MS, Minister for Social Justice

Headteachers: Please action

If you have not yet accepted your personalised assessments data agreement for 2021-2022, your staff will not be able to access feedback reports which can help them plan progression.  Please log into Hwb to accept the data agreement and review staff functions

hwb and other RESOURCES

NEW: Training resources for Foundation Phase Practitioners

The latest resources include: Outdoor learning; Child development; Transitions; Observation; Play and play-based learning; Authentic and purposeful learning.

Holocaust Memorial Day – 27 January

Resources to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

What's new in Hwb: 20 January

other news

Welsh rugby launches hunt for new facemask design

The Welsh Rugby Union has partnered with Welsh Government to launch a competition to find a new design for a facemask to be worn by Wales men’s, women’s, and U20’s teams during the 2022 Guinness Six Nations championships.

Welsh Heritage Schools’ Initiative: closing date for registration – 31 January

Remember to register for this competition before the end of the month! It will be held digitally again this year and the generous sponsors have ensured it has the usual range of prizes too. You will find all the details on the Initiative’s website as well as the vital registration form

International languages opportunities for schools

Chinese New Year activities from the Welsh Confucius Institutes!

Sign up for our online Chinese New Year activities to celebrate the year of Tiger! Take a look at the newsletter here for more details.

Spanish course for teachers: blended learning programme 

Aimed at teachers has been launched by the Spanish Embassy Education Office. Further information about how to apply can be found in the following link

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