Dysg eNewsletter: 1 December 2023 • Issue 719

1 December 2023 • Issue 719

Results Day Jeremy Miles

Headteacher conference 20th November – videos and other resources

Headteacher conference sees Minister and key partners face-to-face with Heads for the first time since 2019. Hear and see what they said – on our blog!

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Oral Statement: Update on the implementation of Additional Learning Needs reforms

WELSH government EDUCATION NEWS

Consultation on revising the School Calendar

Changes to the school year are proposed in a Welsh Government consultation. Find out more: The structure of the school year and download our toolkit to access and share assets on your channels.

Camau i’r Dyfodol: Call for schools Phase 3 Simplified  

A collaborative initiative between the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and the University of Glasgow. The project supports educational professionals to co-construct shared understanding of learning progression for Curriculum for Wales. Responses by 15 December 2023

Cymraeg belongs to us all

A message from the Education Minister, Jeremy Miles, supporting #DefnyddiaDyGymraeg this week. The Welsh Language Commissioner's Defnyddia Dy Gymraeg (Use your Welsh) campaign runs until the 11 December. Resources are available to use and share, and follow the Welsh Language Commissioner's channels to see and hear additional material that will be shared over the coming weeks. Please remember to include the hashtag #DefnyddiaDyGymraeg in any relevant messages.

Curriculum for Wales and wider reform journey have been featured in this year’s CIDREE Journal

CIDREE is the Consortium of Institutions for Development and Research in Education in Europe. It is a self-managing network of educational bodies focused on curriculum development and educational research. 

Personalised assessments: Setting up staff access for learner and group reports

To access reports you must be assigned the correct functions by your headteacher or staff member acting on their behalf. Find out more!

Educated otherwise than at school (EOTAS) census: technical completion notes

Guidance for local authorities about the information required and how to submit it.

Olympiads and Seren Maths Challenge - Year 12 Seren Academy learners

Do your learners want to study physics or maths at university? Would you like to develop their skills and give university applications a boost? Register for this year’s British Physics Olympiad (BPhO) and/or Seren Maths Challenge (SMC) competitions! Register via Seren Space by 4 December. If you have any questions about the competitions, please contact us at: seren@cazbah.wales

Year 9 Seren teachers

Register your learners for Seren’s debating competition! It's a great way for them to develop their confidence as well as key transferable skills for university and beyond. Registrations close 14 December

Young Welsh voices created for children and young people who rely on technology to communicate

Children and young people in Wales who rely on technology to communicate now have access to young Welsh-accented voices and Welsh language versions, the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has announced.

Written Statement: CETR Consultation 

Publication of the Summary of responses to the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research consultation on the lists of trade unions and learner representation bodies for the purposes of appointing associate members.

Hwb and other resources

Hwb presents... Technocamps coding with micro:bit

This session will give you an introduction to programming using the micro:bit and explore how you could apply its use across the areas of learning and experience within the Curriculum for Wales.

Welsh Heritage Schools Initiative (WHSI) 2024 Heritage Competition

Enter a project on any area related to Welsh heritage, history and culture for your chance to win up to £1,000 for your school.

Get involved in the Lead Creative Schools Scheme

The Lead Creative Schools Scheme provides the opportunity to explore creative approaches to teaching and learning with the support of Creative Agents and Creative Practitioners.

other news

British Council Wales-France International school partnerships

In support of the Welsh Government’s Wales in France year, British Council Wales is launching an opportunity for schools in Wales to build their international links with schools in France. The deadline for applications is 11 December. To sign up please email:

Maija.Evans@britishcouncil.org

Funded opportunity for qualified UK teachers to visit a German school for one or two weeks during 2023-24

Applications are open until Friday 15 December 2023 for visits taking place in the spring and summer term, and Friday 1 March 2024 for visits during the summer term. Sign up now!

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