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We want to hear your views
We are developing a Strategic Education Workforce Plan which will set out how we will support teachers, leaders, teaching assistants and professionals supporting learners in our schools in the coming years.
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50 schools and settings are welcome to take part in cohort 6 of the National support programme, which is delivered over 10 online sessions. Spaces filling up quickly, secure your place on the next cohort.
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Lynne Neagle MS, Cabinet Secretary for Education
The school system in Wales has seen vast reforms over the last decade, often with additional or amended duties imposed on governing bodies, but the role of school governing bodies has not altered in any fundamental way. So today (21/10/25) I am announcing a review of school governing bodies in Wales.
What we plan to do in response to Estyn’s report and recommendations. You can read Estyn’s full report on their website.
Police forces in Wales are delivering cyber incident response training designed to take participants through a staged cyber incident.
This year’s Safer Internet Day theme encourages learners to think about how AI shapes our digital experiences and how we can use it safely and responsibly.
Teaching assistants (TAs) are an integral part of the education workforce, playing a crucial role in supporting our children and young people.
If you’re a TA or a HLTA, join a series of events throughout November, led by Professor Mick Waters, to co-construct the standards for assisting teaching. Please register here
Specialist training for teachers will strengthen support in schools for adopted and care experienced children.
Personalised assessments
Teachers: Refresh your memory about which Numeracy assessments allow the use of calculators and manipulatives and which do not.
Updated guidance:
Qualifications Wales
Learner journeys
Resources for vocational qualifications at Entry Level to Level 3 that are delivered in schools, further education colleges and work-based learning settings.
New learner journeys for vocational qualifications
Additional background information on how and why these were developed.
The publication highlights the important work being undertaken by WJEC, in close partnership with stakeholders across the education community
NHS guidance information for each school-based programme, communication toolkits on the HPV and flu vaccines for children.
Dysgu, the new national body for professional learning and leadership in Wales, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kate Williams as Director of Leadership and Meurig Jones as Director of Professional Learning.
Education Support is offering free mental health and wellbeing services for education staff across Wales.
Google Gemini, Gemini in Google Classroom and NotebookLM are AI tools designed to support schools and practitioners. They will be available to those with Hwb staff accounts from 3 November 2025 following configuration and deployment over the half term holiday. Book your bootcamp today.
Welsh Parliament: Let’s talk Senedd!
The free session is designed for educators who are beginners when it comes to learning about the Senedd.
Book your place today: Let's talk Senedd: Explaining democracy in Wales
6 November 2025 11:00 to 14:30, Safle Normal, Bangor University
Join us! Find out more and register for your free place
Teachers across Wales can inspire year 8 girls to explore technology and problem solving.
To help schools get involved a free, hour-long taster session can be delivered in your school. Email wales@cyberfirstschools.co.uk to book. Registration for the 2025/26 online competition from 24 to 28 November 2025 is open now.
Schools and colleges can take advantage of opportunities available between now and the end of March 2026 with a specific focus week of activities between the 17 to 21 November 2025.
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