Dysg eNewsletter: 5 September 2024 • Issue 340

5 September 2024 • Issue 340

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Get Help with School Costs campaign

Even if a child is receiving Universal Primary Free School Meals, it is still important to check eligibility to access the School Essentials Grant and extra funding for your school. The Welsh Government’s Get Help with School Costs campaign is raising awareness of the additional support on offer and we have developed flyers if you wish to share with parents/carers with children in reception. 

The Welsh in Education Teacher Retention Bursary: guidance for applicants

How to apply and who can apply for the Welsh in Education Teacher Retention Bursary from 1 September 2023.

NHS

School Flu Vaccinations Toolkit 2024

Please find link to briefing document which highlights everything you need to know to prepare for the flu vaccination programme at your school and supporting communications material.

WELSH government EDUCATION NEWS

Development of support for curriculum and assessment design

Between January and June 2023, Welsh Government led a curriculum design to test approaches and help with practical exemplification of curriculum design. If you would like to take part in this project, please complete this short expression of interest by 11 September 2024.

Learn a new skill this September - free Welsh lessons for young people and teachers

Welsh Government’s free language lessons continue to transform the lives of young people and teachers. Sign up for the free courses and explore all available learning options online, in your workplace, or in the community. Information for the education workforce.

Important announcement on Flip

You will still have access to download your Flip videos until 30 September 2024.

Google Jamboard announcement

Google Jamboard will be removed and shutdown 31 December 2024.

Personalised Assessments

The online Personalised Assessments system will be closed for annual maintenance until 6 September 2024. It can be accessed from Monday 9 September and will be open for scheduling and running assessments from Monday 16 September.

MORE EDUCATION NEWS

Staff Wellbeing Service: Refresh your mental health toolbox

Boost your mental health with our funded services in Wales. Equip yourself for the year ahead at no cost! Sign up today and support colleagues by sharing this information.

Estyn: Become a Peer Inspector

Estyn is recruiting for peer inspectors from the following sectors: Maintained special schools and PRUS, and Independent or independent ALN specialist schools. As a Peer Inspector, you’ll get a brilliant opportunity to see inspection up close and gain valuable professional development. Find out more.

Adnodd: Director of Corporate Services

An exciting opportunity for a Director of Corporate Services to help establish a brand-new start-up organisation funded by Welsh Government.

Did you know the latest Cwlwm newsletter is now available to read?

This colourful newsletter has been jointly created by Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs, Early Years Wales, NDNA Cymru, Mudiad Meithrin and PACEY Cymru and includes interesting articles and information for the early years, childcare and playwork sector.

EVENTS, COMPETITIONS AND RESOURCES

International Literacy Day: 8 September 2024

Celebrate literacy and its importance in creating a more literate, just, peaceful, and sustainable society.

The Untold Curriculum Told

A unique and powerful resource pack developed by Urban Circle Newport in collaboration with the University of South Wales and DARPL. By utilising these resources, teachers can fulfil the purposes of the Curriculum for Wales, and actively participate in supporting Wales to become an Anti-racist nation. They can support learners to explore their identity, their 'Cynefin', and in developing their personal, social, and educational development.

Democratic Education Forum Wales 

Opportunity to improve provision of democratic education in Wales. If you are interested in taking part, please register via this form. The first meetings will take place online on the 1 and 3 October 2024.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Improving the lives of young people in Wrexham

A new prison learning and skills policy for Wales

Written Statement

Members appointed to the Education Workforce Council

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