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We want your views on guidance to replace the 'The journey to curriculum roll-out' section of the Curriculum for Wales Framework guidance. Closing date: 13 November 2023
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Headteachers: Interested in a conversation with Jeremy Miles, Minister for Education & Welsh Language?
12 October 2023 – 16:30 to 17:30
If you’d like the opportunity to take part in an open and informal chat with the minister, please email in for more information.
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Curriculum for Wales: ongoing implementation will be supported by a practitioner group and expressions of interest to join are invited! Find out more and read about Bethan Jones’ experiences with the formative group – on our blog.
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Developing high quality teaching and leadership through guaranteed career-long professional learning and support for all staff is central to the realisation of our vision for education in Wales and is one of the five enabling objectives in 'Our national mission: high standards and aspirations for all.’
Starting this year, structured, long-term evaluation will be carried out to understand how the Curriculum and wider reforms are working and the extent to which they are having the desired impact for all learners, regardless of their background or needs. Find out more about the plan and how it will be carried out, in our blog.
Between January and June 2023, Welsh Government facilitated a curriculum design pilot, with practitioners trialling a ‘backwards design’ approach to designing learning with purpose. 30 schools worked together and alongside Initial Teacher Education leads, regional and local professional learning leads and advisors to test how the approach could work in their context, and support practical application of Wales’ principles of curriculum design. The group produced case studies and other materials, available now, to share the valuable learning and experiences with colleagues. See them here.
This is an opportunity to be a Member of the Welsh Language Partnership Council, where you can contribute to the implementation of Cymraeg 2050: A million Welsh speakers, by advising and making representations to Welsh Ministers. Welsh language skills are essential for this role. Apply here.
The latest information on system availability and guidance for the school year 2023 to 2024, including hints and tips to help teachers.
How to manage respiratory infections and cases of COVID-19 in special educational settings.
We are inviting you to share your thoughts on the commissioning and quality assurance of education resources for ages 3 through 19 in Wales in light of the continued rollout of the new Curriculum for Wales (CfW) and revised qualifications. Please email to register your interest or for more information.
Looking to empower young minds and encourage meaningful discussions? Our brand-new ‘Speak Up Session’ exploring our ongoing ‘My School Day’ consultation is the perfect tool for you.
Careers Wales in collaboration with Regional Consortia, are pleased to offer a series of free professional learning opportunities on Enterprising Creative Contributors for 3-16 teachers across Wales during the autumn and spring terms. The professional learning will be delivered in person and will consist of 2 x half day workshops, facilitated by Professor Emeritus Andy Penaluna, UWTSD. Further information here.
Are you looking for an opportunity to boost STEM education in your school or college in line with the new curriculum? The programme will run throughout the month of January and is open to all primary & secondary schools and FE colleges in Wales. For more information about this initiative and to get involved click here to visit the programme microsite, or click here to go to the application form.
Are you ready for a boost to your curriculum planning this new academic year? Here's a taster of what's to come from Creative Learning Cymru this Autumn. More information here.
with Dr Lynne Drummond & Kayley Hyman. This is part of a series of sessions for professionals within the autistic community to share good practice and allow others to gain greater knowledge of putting research into practice/applied research and peer support. Register on MS Webinar.
Estyn has launched a survey on how well Conwy County Borough Council supports schools and youth services. Your views will help inspectors judge the effectiveness of education services in Conwy County. Take part.
A whole hour of amazing “back to School” tunes, in Welsh from BBC Radio Cymru. Perfect for the classroom, assembly or at home. A new playlist is available EVERY month, and the same link and QR code work all year round.
A bank of reading resources and tasks to develop the Spanish, German and French literacy skills of 11 to 14-year-olds. They aim to expand vocabulary, improve comprehension of grammar, raise confidence, and enable learning about cultural aspects.
Register now to receive 30 free micro:bits for your primary school as part of the BBC’s micro:bit – the next gen campaign. .
This free Adobe Creative Educator Level 1 training session will get your teachers accredited as Adobe Creative Educator Level 1 Educators.
Once again, we are working with Google to provide access to high quality digital professional learning for practitioners in Wales this academic year.
Join educators and school leaders from across Wales for an inspiring day of learning focused on delivering Curriculum for Wales with Apple.
For World Mental Health Day in October, ITV’s Britain Get Talking and YoungMinds #HelloYellow are collaborating to help children across the country open up. They are looking for schools and teachers all over the UK who would like to take part in a homework task like no other, designed to help children talk about the hardest subjects on their minds with their parents and carers, helping ease their stress and alleviate their worries. Get involved!
The IOP Coaching team in Wales have planned an online CPD programme in September for newly qualified and early career teachers, as well as teachers for which physics is not their specialism. Called “Teach Physics with Confidence”, there are 5 sessions on Mondays / Thursdays. Further details and registration on Eventbrite.
For all teachers of Physics, join the Welsh Physics Teachers Conference Brecon 2023. A fabulous free week of presentations and workshops for teachers, technicians and PGCE students with opportunities to network with colleagues. Book Now.
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