Dysg eNewsletter: 7 February 2025 • Issue 764

7 February 2025 • Issue 764

Dydd Miwsig Cymru - Welsh Language Music Day 2025

Dydd Miwsig Cymru: 7 February 2025

We’re celebrating 10 years of DMC! Why not join in the celebration this Friday. Here are some  ways you can take part.

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WJEC Launches Digital Resources website for Made-for-Wales Qualifications

The website is now LIVE

WELSH EDUCATION NEWS

National Network Conversation: National Symposium Tuesday 1 April 2025, in person event

Join us for a National Symposium showcasing innovative practices in schools across Wales, focusing on the realisation of Curriculum for Wales through the Camau i'r Dyfodol research project, featuring practical examples, discussions, and networking opportunities.

For further information and to register

Cynllun Pontio: Applications open 10 February 2025

We are looking for Welsh-speaking teachers to join our Cynllun Pontio and gain experience to teach in Welsh Medium secondary schools.

The programme will be open to Welsh-speaking:

  • Primary teachers in Wales interested in developing their careers to teach in secondary school
  • Teachers outside Wales who wish to return to teach in Wales
  • Teachers who have been away from teaching for at least 5 years and want to return to the profession.

Opportunity for education professionals to support professional learning endorsement

We would like to hear from education professionals who are interested in supporting the National Endorsement Panel with the pilot and/or future rounds.

Find out more and register your interest via the expression of interest form. Closes 5pm on 17 February. 

Personalised Assessments: research team visits

We are very keen to hear from secondary schools to better understand how the personalised assessments are working in a larger context. If you would be happy for a member of the AlphaPlus research team to visit your school, please email abbie.dean@alphaplus.co.uk.

Written Statement: A review of funding for youth work in Wales

more education news

Schools: Staff Wellbeing Service

Act now! Don’t miss out on funded wellbeing masterclasses, workshops, Professional Supervision and a Wellbeing Advisory Service. Sign up ASAP and share this leaflet

School leaders & managers! Claim a free Wellbeing Pack for Supply Staff: staffwellbeingservice@edsupport.org.uk. And don’t forget about your own wellbeing - sign up for six Professional Supervision sessions, all at no cost

Safer Internet Day Assemblies 11 February 

e-sgol and Hwb have partnered to deliver whole-school assemblies for both primary and secondary schools. 

Don’t forget to register your interest to join the Assembly on Safer Internet Day, 11 February.

SSCE Cymru Monthly School Bulletin

The SSCE Cymru monthly school bulletin for February is available here.  Please direct any queries to SSCECymru@wlga.gov.uk.

more welsh government news

£13.7 million to transform services and cut ADHD and autism waiting times

Written Statement: Improving Neurodivergence Services  

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