Dysg e-Newsletter: 29 January 2026 • Issue 801

29 January 2026 • Issue 801

Teachers

Join the Personalised Assessment Content Review Panel(s)

An exciting opportunity to join our Personalised Assessment content review panel(s) and help us develop a new report to support teachers’ understanding of learner progression.

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Evaluation of Initial Teacher Education Policy in Wales: Have your say

Are you an early career or a student teacher? If so, we need to hear from you! Survey closing date 4 February 2026 .

Welsh education news

Programme to boost numbers of Welsh speaking secondary teachers (Cynllun Pontio) – Applications open soon

There's never been a better time to teach through the medium of Welsh in Wales’ secondary schools. Applications for 2026/27 will open in early February. Teaching Wales - Conversion Programme | Educators wales.

WJEC Made-for-Wales qualifications: Wave 2 Guidance for Teaching now available

WJEC has recently published their Guidance for Teaching (GfT) documents to support the second Wave of their Made-for-Wales GCSEs and related qualifications.

These resources accompany their approved specifications and Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs), helping teachers and lecturers prepare for first teaching from September 2026.

Initial Teacher Education – DARPL

Are you, a teacher, a senior leader, a student teacher? Do you have global majority heritage? We’d like to talk with you to discuss your experiences and your ideas.

Written Statement: Laying of the Higher Education (Fee Limits) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (27 January 2026)

Skills summit charts path for North Wales jobs

Minister for Skills, Jack Sargeant, hosted a Skills Summit in North Wales, bringing together key leaders to prepare the region’s workforce for future job opportunities.

Health and well-being

Children's Mental Health Week: 9 to 15 February

Meaningful, engaging content for Children’s Mental Health Week to help children and young people feel a sense of belonging.

Free Staff Wellbeing Advisory Service

Access free professional supervision, staff wellbeing advisory services, workplace culture support, and evidence-based resources from Education Support to help education staff flourish in their careers.

resources

Senedd election 2026: resources to support democratic education in schools

A range of free resources and support is available to help educators engage learners in democratic education ahead of the election.

Online economics workshops for Year 11-13 learners

Join three free interactive workshops from Bangor University, Discover Economics and the Welsh Government, starting Monday 9 February 2026.

Designing and participating in successful work experience placements

These resources, now available on Hwb, support secondary school learners, practitioners, parents and carers, and employers in planning and delivering meaningful work experience placements.

Other news

New ICO safeguarding guidance for the education sector

Sharing information to safeguard children and young people in the UK is now available. It supports education staff to share information confidently and lawfully to protect children and young people from harm. The guidance includes UK‑wide case studies, nation‑specific context, and bilingual Think, Check, Share resources.

UK-Ukraine School Partnerships

Maintained primary and secondary schools are invited to apply for the UK–Ukraine School Partnerships Programme. Applications close 2 March 2026, or earlier if places fill.

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