Dysg eNewsletter: 17 October 2024 • Issue 751

17 October 2024 • Issue 751

conference

Headteacher conference 

8 November 2024, All Nations Centre, Cardiff

Registration is now open to secondary headteachers.

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Access high quality Professional Learning resources in just 3 clicks!

Our explainer videos demonstrate the three easy steps to searching the professional learning repository on Hwb.

students

New tool to support dyslexia in Welsh medium learners

Thanks to over £100,000 of Welsh Government funding, researchers at Cardiff Metropolitan University are developing a new set of tests to improve the identification of literacy difficulties in Welsh medium secondary school pupils.

WELSH government EDUCATION NEWS

“With the right support, we can all find our place in the world of education”

The words of Adele, who is now studying to be teacher, after attending a Welsh Government funded, teacher recruitment event in Cardiff.

Minister for Further and Higher Education outlines aims for post-16 education

The Minister for Further and Higher education, Vikki Howells has set out her aims and objectives in her newly created ministerial role, with an emphasis on collaboration, cooperation and community.

The Seren Academy credited for learners’ success

Over 90% of this year’s Seren graduates went on to participate in higher education, with 53% gaining a place at a Russell Group University. Check out the Seren Academy piece on our blog.

Personalised Assessments

Discover how Ysgol Min y Ddol and Ysgol Merllyn are using personalised assessments to complement their approaches to assessment.

Siarter Iaith: exciting changes

New guidance has been published on how to follow the Siarter Iaith and Cymraeg Campus programmes and how to implement the Siarter in your school.

Doctor of Education (EdD) Wales

As part of the Welsh Government’s ongoing commitment to establishing an evidence-informed profession and enhancing opportunities for educators in Wales to support the implementation of the Curriculum for Wales, I am pleased to announce that Welsh Government will be funding 30 places on the new bilingual Doctor of Education (EdD) (Wales) programme.

events

Race Council Cymru: effectively tackling racist incidents in schools

25 October 2024

Race Council Cymru would like to invite all school teachers, headteachers, and staff across schools across Wales to this event which includes a panel of experienced leaders who have experience of working within the educational context. Register.

Youth Work Conference: Collaboration and Partnership 2025

20 February 2025

This is an invaluable opportunity to learn from sector leaders, engage in insightful discussions, and connect with peers and newcomers from across the Youth Work sector.

resources

Dysgu Cymraeg: free Welsh courses for Foundation Learning Teaching Assistants

A new Welsh language course is now available, tailored specifically for Foundation Learning TAs. For more information or to discuss email cymorth@dysgucymraeg.cymru

E-sgol: German lessons

Sessions will be held weekly from the 11 November until the 2 December on MS Teams at 9:30am

A series of weekly German virtual sessions to start in November, suitable for learners from years 3 to 6. Register by 12pm, 4 November 2024

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