Dysg eNewsletter: 13 September 2024 • Issue 341

13 September 2024 • Issue 341

A new Government delivering for Wales

"The changes I am announcing today offer stability, draw on experience, and bring our collective talents together. The new portfolios reflect modern Wales and are designed to address the key challenges that face us all." Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister

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Get Help with School Costs

Information for schools to share with parents and carers on how to check eligibility for help with school costs, even if a child is already receiving Universal Primary Free School Meals.

WELSH GOVERNMENT EDUCATION NEWS

School-age Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) Training Pathway

2 or 3 two-hour workshops held over October and November.

We are looking for school leaders, teachers and teaching assistants to help develop a training pathway. The pathway will enable practitioners working with learners aged 5 to 16 to identify their training needs to promote SLC skills and identify learners needing access to support. For further information and to express an interest please contact BethanElin.Davies13@gov.wales

Assessment arrangements for funded non-maintained nursery settings

 The assessment arrangements can help you plan and undertake initial and ongoing assessments. Supporting learner progression: assessment guidance advises schools and settings on effective assessment arrangements and classroom practice.

National Induction Programme for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT) in Wales awarded ‘endorsed status’

Following the launch of new endorsement arrangements to quality assure professional learning provision in Wales earlier this year, the Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) Induction Programme is the first national programme to receive endorsed status. The endorsement process is currently in its pilot phase. The next endorsement round will open later this term.

National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) and Leadership Coach

Applications now open for the new NPQH programme and Leadership Coach roles.

Personalised assessments

  • The personalised assessments system is available for headteachers and data owners to log on and accept the data agreement for the new school year so that teachers can access previous reports and schedule new assessments. The system will be available to run assessments from Monday 16 September 2024.
  • Newly updated Administration Handbook: Schools are encouraged to schedule their assessments early in the school year so teachers can use the information to support planning. These assessments are mandatory for the 2024 to 2025 school year. See the newly updated Administration Handbook for the requirements.

Calling all schools! Help shape the future of Keeping Safe Online

Hwb is seeking input from 6 to 17-year-old learners to improve the user experience of Keeping Safe Online. We're inviting schools to take part in our user research survey, where the feedback from your learners will play a crucial role in making the Keeping Safe Online area of Hwb more useful for children and young people.

MORE EDUCATION NEWS

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. For more information, go to: lleol.cymru, Swyddle.com, or safleswyddi.co.uk

Staff Wellbeing Service: Wellbeing Advisory Service

Get expert advice from a Regional Staff Wellbeing Advisor. Sign up at no cost and stay equipped with the practical tools for your wellbeing.

Estyn wants your views on the education services in Newport

EVENTS, COMPETITIONS AND RESOURCES

Roald Dahl Day: 13 September 2024

Aimed at 7 to 12 year olds olds in both English and Welsh, these 75 minute online lessons will teach you and your class how to use Adobe Express to create incredible pieces of digital media on Roald Dahl Day.

Owain Glyndŵr Day: 16 September 2024

Celebrate Owain Glyndŵr Day with a new Britannica resource to teach learners about his life and his relevance within Welsh culture.

MIT Global Teaching Labs in Wales: January 2025

Boost STEM education in your school by hosting an expert STEM student-instructor from MIT throughout the month of January 2025. Find out more information about the programme microsite or to sign up to the information session. To get involved, go to the application form.

Welsh Youth Parliament 2024: Calling teachers and youth workers in Wales

The Welsh Youth Parliament 2024 has been launched and there’s a chance for you to join us online to hear about how you can support our young people to take part in this exciting initiative. Register for this free 30 minute session.

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