Dysg eNewsletter: 19 May 2023 • Issue 310

19 May 2023 • Issue 310

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Minister’s Oral Statement on tackling workload for the education profession

Today (16 May 2023) I have outlined a number of actions we are taking, working with education partners, to take forward improvements for all our education workforce. 

masters in education

New ‘Curriculum’ pathway for Masters in Education

There’s a new ‘Curriculum’ pathway on the Masters in Education in Wales, with insights into design, innovation and leadership. Find out more on our blog!

WELSH government EDUCATION NEWS

Publication of the review of the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers (NPQH)

Written statement

Lifelong Learning Wales Record: enrolment forms

Use this enrolment form to collect the data required from your learners.

Reminder: Have your say about exclusions from maintained schools and pupil referral units (PRUs) through this short pro forma survey

The Welsh Government has asked York Consulting to gather information from maintained schools and PRUs about practice to avoid school exclusions. The pro forma consists of 7 questions, which should take around 10-15 minutes to complete.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have issued clarification on the permitted scope of use of spare adrenaline auto-injectors held by schools. This clarifies information in the Welsh Government’s guidance on 'The Use of Emergency Adrenaline Auto-injectors in Schools’.

Written Statement: The refreshed National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare

Following a public consultation, the Deputy Minister for Social Services has published a written statement launching the refreshed National Minimum Standards (NMS) for regulated childcare for children up to 12 years of age. 

more education news

Estyn Live: School governors

Join us live at 6pm on 24 May 2023. Assistant Director Cath Evans and HMIs Liz Counsell and Carwyn Jenkins will share the findings of our Thematic report which launches on the same day and explores the important work of school governors – their role as critical friends and the impact of governor training.

Urdd: 2023 Peace and Goodwill Message, Anti-racism

The Urdd's 2023 Peace and Goodwill Message focuses on anti-racism. It declares that there is no place for racism in the world, and if we see it, we must Call Them Out. Education pack

Save the Date! Youth Work Week Showcase Event 2023, Tuesday 27 June, 12:00 – 16:00

Wales Millennium Centre, CF10 5AL. For information about travel and accessibility, please click here. It is a pleasure to invite you to join us at our showcase event to celebrate Youth Work Week in Wales. For more information please contact. If you wish to attend, please register your details here.

Qualifications Wales

Education Workforce Council (EWC)

  • Quality Mark for Youth Work
    A youth project, run by Carmarthenshire Youth Support Service, has been praised as an example of good practice by Quality Mark for Youth Work (QMYW) in Wales assessors. Congratulations Valleys Kids for receiving their Bronze QMYW recently as well. More information 

HWB AND other RESOURCES

Curriculum for Wales resources on Hwb

Reviewed and updated resources to support the delivery of the Curriculum for Wales in your classroom:

other news

The Lamb Diaries

NFU Cymru is delighted to bring the farmyard to your primary school, with interactive, bilingual live lessons to celebrate Welsh Farming Week. Join us LIVE on Wednesday 21 June to see a lamb being born, witness live shearing, help farmer Erin round up her flock and ask her your questions.

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