Dysg eNewsletter: 15 October 2025 • Issue 790

15 October 2025 • Issue 790

Education - digital online resources

Written Statement: Estyn’s Thematic Review on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Schools and PRUs

I welcome the publication of Estyn’s thematic review The review highlights the need for a clear and coordinated national approach to the use of GenAI in education. This aligns with our strategic vision, which emphasises the importance of embedding digital innovation across the curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. 

Education - Power up

Power Up: exam and assessments support for your learners 

Includes useful resources for GCSE and AS/A level learners, information for vocational qualification learners and private learners as well as well-being tips, advice, and support for all learners.

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Webinar series for senior leaders, teachers and education practitioners in Wales

October and November 2025

Each webinar has a specific equalities focus, and is an opportunity to find out about practice in schools in Wales and approaches from experts.For more information and to book your place.

Hwb accounts for ITE student placements

If you are a school supporting a student teacher, ask them if they have their own Hwb account. You can add student accounts to the relevant areas you use in Hwb and remove the account once the placement is complete. Contact the Welsh Government Hwb Team if you require support.

Personalised Assessments are mandatory in 2025 to 2026: key things to remember!

Our Hwb news article includes some helpful reminders for completing your Personalised Assessments this academic year.

DARPL: Initial Teacher Education

As a teacher, senior leader, student teacher or someone with global majority heritage; we invite you to discuss your experiences and your ideas which will help us shape curriculum development, cultural strategy support and learning opportunities at all levels of the teaching workforce in Wales.

Young Person’s Guarantee

A suite of ready-to-use social media assets and social copy to help spread the message, and encourage young people to visit Working Wales for free and impartial advice and guidance.

Qualifications Wales blogs

Draft Budget 2026 to 2027

The Draft Budget sets out the spending and financing plans of the Welsh Government for 2026 to 2027.

RESOURCES, Surveys and events

Year 12 and 13 learners' views of higher education survey

We want to understand the reasons why Year 12 and 13 learners choose whether or not to go to university. Please share the survey.

Institute of Physics’ online forum

6 November 2025, 19:00 to 20:00

Connecting educators with peers, academics, and STEM Ambassadors for ongoing professional development. Listen to our guest STEM Ambassadors. Register at IOP Spark Events

Empowering hybrid learning across Wales

E-sgol is launching the Hybrid Learning Teacher Network to support secondary school teachers across Wales.

EWC website: good practice guides 

Aimed at helping practitioners support learners’ and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

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