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30 schools explored designing learning with purpose and made useful resources which share their learning. See our blog for more and news of the pilot extension this autumn!
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As part of its action plan to achieve Wales’ anti-racist ambition across further education (FE), the Welsh Government commissioned this research into the extent and impacts of racism on learners and staff.
The next Anti-racist Wales Action Plan webinar will focus on education and working towards anti-racism. Speakers include Professor Emmanuel Ogbonna PhD, FAcSS, FCIPD, FBAM, FLSW (Cardiff University), Professor Charlotte Williams OBE (Bangor University), and Enfys Dixey, Marian Jebb, and Craig Greenland from Welsh Government. Email EqualityAndHumanRightsDivision@gov.wales to sign up or for more information.
Our response to Estyn’s report and recommendations on Progress of schools and local authorities in supporting pupils with additional learning needs. You can read Estyn’s press notice and full report on their website. Written statement
If your Year 13 Seren learners are applying to a top university this autumn, don’t forget to encourage them to register on the Seren Academy mentoring programme where they get 1-1 support preparing for university applications/interviews. Registering is easy; complete the registration form by 27 October and we’ll find them a mentor as soon as possible.
Guidance for schools and local authorities about the information required and how to submit it.
Teachers – find out more about which reports should be shared with parents and carers and where parents can find more information.
Closing date: 13 November 2023
Closing date: 21 November 2023
Closing date: 22 December 2023
Time is running out to share your thoughts on the commissioning and quality assurance of educational resources in Wales. Practitioners who complete the online survey could also win a £100 book token for their professional development or classroom.
Calling all teachers, spaces are still available on our free professional learning workshops on Enterprising Creative Contributors 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.
SNAP Cymru are offering parents and carers the chance to find out more about the implementation of the ALN system in Wales and access support and advice from the SNAP Cymru team. A free place can be reserved here. Click here to find out about more upcoming dates across Wales. Questions? Contact the SNAP Cymru team.
The Educators Wales jobs portal, one of the biggest for the education sector in Wales, regularly features more vacancies than any other provider, meaning it’s the go to place for job searchers.
The Education Workforce Council has published its latest data which provides insights into the make-up of the education workforce in Wales.
Amlen is a project which aims to break down the barriers faced by the young creatives of Wales who intend to build careers within the Welsh language music industry, be it on or off stage. Fill out our online survey.
Wales, the World and Us is a series taking the reader on a journey to learn about Wales and its place in the world. Between the covers of these six colourful factual books is a feast of facts from Wales and around the globe. The resource supports teaching of the six Areas of Learning and Experience and offers a wealth of interesting topics that promote discussion and spark imagination. The resource is available on Hwb, but can also be purchased at gwales.com.
Minecraft are building a Computer Science Progression Pathway in Minecraft Education which will have Clear, Cohesive Progression from Progression Steps 2 to 5.
Adobe have created a series of monthly challenges for learners aged 8 to 14 which schools are welcome to use throughout the year.
Natural Resources Wales working in partnership with Techniquest and STEM Learning are offering a free training sessions with a £165 bursary available towards supply cover.
Children and young people can use Childline’s Report Remove tool to report nude images and videos they are worried have been, or might be, shared publicly. Please share to ensure they don’t suffer in silence.
Student Minds
The Further Maths Support Programme Wales (FMSPW) newsletter offers a range of mathematical support for learners. Find this month’s bilingual newsletter.
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