Salaried PGCE for AY2024/25 open for applications Work in a school and aspire to teach? From September 2024 there are funded places available for primary and secondary student teachers. Welsh medium secondary student teachers could also have 100% of their salary funded by Welsh Government. Further information including links on how to apply: Salaried Route Salaried Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE): policy and priorities statement 2024 to 2025

WELSH government EDUCATION NEWS

Written Statement: Publication of the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body’s Review of the roles and responsibilities of supply teachers in Wales employed through local authorities or directly by schools

Youth work newsletters

March 2024 edition

Personalised Assessments

• Reading: new content - The Personalised Assessments now have new types of questions for our youngest learners and emerging readers. Schedule your Personalised Assessments early in the term to make the most of the reports generated by the system and to ensure the dates you prefer are available on the system. 
  
  
• Braille booklets - Please remember that learners who are using Braille versions of the assessments will require tactile diagrams for Numeracy (Procedural) and Braille booklets for Reading in order to complete their assessments. You should allow two weeks for delivery of these materials, so make sure that you order them in good time for your planned date of assessment: helpdesk 029 2026 5099 or help@personalisedassessments.wales

More Education News

Education Support: Wellbeing Advisory Service

Find out how you can access funded expert advice from a regional school wellbeing advisor.

Qualifications Wales: updated timeline for qualifications in Travel and Tourism

Qualifications Wales has published an updated timeline for the introduction of refreshed post-16 vocational qualifications in Travel and Tourism. The new suite of qualifications will be ready for further education colleges and schools in 2026 ready for first teaching in September 2027. Find out more about the new timeline.

Hwb and other resources

Adobe opportunities

New live lessons using Adobe Express / Adobe Creative Educator Level 1 and 2 English and Welsh training sessions / resources lesson packs.

other news

Talent Forum 2024 event at Swansea University

Wednesday 1 May 2024, 9.45am - 4pm

Teachers and students in Years 11,12 and 13 are invited to attend this year’s SEMI Talent Forum at Swansea University’s Bay Campus. The event will introduce the world of semiconductors and their applications in everything from Smartphones, Electric Vehicles and Artificial Intelligence to teachers and students.

Closing date extended for the Inspire! Awards: nominate an inspiring learner, community project or organisation

Nominations close on 3 May 2024

Learning and Work Institute are seeking nominations on behalf of learners, community projects, and organisations that highlight the benefits of lifelong learning and the value of investing in life changing opportunities. Visit Learning and Work Institute’s website for information on how to nominate. If you have any questions about the awards, contact inspire@learningandwork.org.uk.