Dysg eNewsletter: 8 September 2023 • Issue 317

8 September 2023 • Issue 317

WELSH government EDUCATION NEWS

Secondment Opportunity - Foundation Learning Professional Advisers

We are currently advertising two part-time secondment vacancies that will be based within our Foundation Learning Team. Further information here.

Resources and toolkit to support settings on Curriculum for Wales

Information and toolkit to support settings engagement work with parents and carers on Curriculum for Wales

Pedagogy – Child development

Child development is an essential and integral part of Curriculum for Wales.  The below resources have been designed to highlight the importance of child development in supporting the holistic development and learning of all children. 

Careers and work-related experiences: mini-guides

Additional guidance for primary schools when thinking about how to plan careers and work-related experiences (CWRE) as part of Curriculum for Wales.

Personalised Assessments

Learn about important changes for the 2023 to 2024 academic year.

7 ways to ease back-to-school worries

As families get ready for the start of a new school term, many will be worried about the cost of living crisis. But there is support available for learners and their families in Wales who may be struggling to afford school costs such as uniform, meals and transport, as well as some free schemes to help your child with their learning.

National Supply Pool for Wales

We have partnered with Teacher Booker, to create the National Supply Pool for Wales, providing you with direct supply work opportunities from schools and access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme. Register now to take advantage of these opportunities. By doing so, you can ensure that you have created your profile ready for when this platform is rolled out in your Local Authority area over the coming months. To register, please visit our website. Should you have any questions or for further information, please email.

Taith - Sector Stakeholder Groups

Taith are inviting individuals and organisations from across the eligible Taith sectors to join their Sector Stakeholder Groups. See the Taith website for further information, or email the Taith team to find out more.

The Welsh in Education Teacher Retention Bursary: Guidance for applicants

The application window for the Welsh in Education teacher retention bursary is now open. If you think you’re eligible, you should apply by 30 September 2023.

People in Wales reminded how they can help stop the spread of respiratory infections

As the summer draws to a close and schools prepare to return, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Chris Jones, is reminding people to stay at home and avoid contact with others if they are unwell and have a high temperature.

more education news

NSPCC: Are you ready to Talk PANTS?

Look out for your free bilingual books! With the support of the Welsh Government, the NSPCC has created a bilingual version of Pantosaurus and the Power of PANTS which will be sent to every primary school in Wales. Talk PANTS supports professionals to teach children that their body belongs to them and no means no, in line with the new Welsh curriculum. Learn more about how you can Talk PANTS and help keep children safe.

Estyn Live: Developing Reading Skills, 11 September 2023 4:00pm

Join the next Estyn Live event to hear more about the findings and recommendations of their thematic report looking at improving English reading skills in pupils aged 10-14.

Here is the link to the livestream.

Become a Peer Inspector with Estyn

Estyn is recruiting for peer inspectors from the following sectors:

  • maintained special schools and PRUS
  • Independent or independent special schools

As a Peer Inspector, you’ll get a brilliant opportunity to see inspection up close and gain valuable professional development. Find out more.

Education Support: Welcome to the Staff Wellbeing Toolkit

Each term, we’ll be sharing a carefully selected toolkit of resources for teachers, school leaders and education staff in Wales, jam-packed with practical tools and guides to help you take care of yourself and your colleagues, while you're busy taking care of your students.

hwb and other RESOURCES

International Literacy Day 2023

A set of resources focused on bringing awareness about literacy and its importance.

What's new in Hwb: 31 August

A summary of recent Hwb resources and updates.

Free Adobe Challenge: Roald Dahl Day 13 September 2023

Adobe have created a series of monthly challenges for learners aged 8 to 14 which schools are welcome to use throughout the year.

Adobe Express Live Lessons

Start the new term with these Adobe Express live lessons online with Dom Traynor, Adobe’s Education Evangelist.

other news

Newyddion Ni to start on S4C with new face as presenter

A new programme for children and young people will start on Monday 4 September - Newyddion Ni (Our News). The programme replaces Ffeil and will bring news and sport stories to viewers in an accessible way for everyone. It will be broadcast on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during school term time. Among the topics that will be discussed are climate change, human rights, sport, celebrities, as well as longer items to explain more complex stories

RESOURCES - NO IFS. NO BUTTS.

You can help get illegal tobacco out of your community by spreading the message on its dangers. Here we have our library of resources for you to take and share with your community.

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