Dysg eNewsletter: 25 September 2025 • Issue 787

25 September 2025 • Issue 787

Education - Teachers

Written Statement: 7th Remit for the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body 2026/27

more EDUCATION NEWS

Personalised assessments

The personalised assessments system is available for headteachers and data owners to log on and accept the headteacher agreement for the new school year, to access reports and run assessments.

Personalised assessments MIS reminder: to access reports and schedule personalised assessments please ensure your MIS is accurate and run the Hwb provisioning client regularly.

Literacy, numeracy and digital skills in adult learning in the community: government response

What we plan to do in response to Estyn’s report and recommendations. You can read Estyn’s full report on their website. Medr’s response to the recommendations can be accessed on News and Publications: Medr.

Dysgu: Appointment of Chair, Professional Learning and Leadership Education Wales (Welsh Government)

Award winning scheme transforming lives at Cathays High School

One of the 11 winners at a national award ceremony as part of Adult Learners' Week is the Parent Learning Group at Cathays High School which has been in operation since 2014 on a premises where 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

Progress in International Reading Literacy Study in Wales (PIRLS)

PIRLS is an international assessment that evaluates Year 5 learners' reading abilities across approximately 60 countries, every 5 years.

Climate action Wales’ Climate Conversations Fund 2025

From 22 September 2025, your school can apply for funding to host a discussion with pupils about climate change. Ideas gathered will help shape future decisions.

Find out how to get involved and apply here.

consultation

Medr launches apprenticeship programme consultation

From 15 September to 31 October 2025 Medr invites providers, learners, employers and stakeholders to take part in consultation on a new Welsh apprenticeship programme, set to guide the future of apprenticeships from August 2027.

RESOURCES AND EVENTS

National Poetry Day: 2 October 2025

Institute of Physics’ Super science Saturday!

4 October 2025 (10:00 to 14:00), Brecon High School

Packed with science shows, activities and networking for families, friends, primary and secondary teachers.

Black History Month: October 2025

Resources on Hwb to support learning and teaching for Black History Month.

Talk Money Week

3 to 7 November 2025

This year’s theme, Start The Conversation, invites schools to talk openly with students about money. Explore the toolkit from the Money and Pensions Service to get involved!

Into Film Festival: 7 to 28 November 2025

Bring your students to a free screening of a film in your local cinema as part of the Into Film Festival this November; there’s a film to suit all ages from 5 to18. Book your cinematic experience now!

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