Dysg e-Newsletter: 12 February 2026 • Issue 803

12 February 2026 • Issue 803

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Development of all Wales resources to support school safety

New all Wales resources to support current guidance for schools to deal with incidents of weapons in schools and education settings are being developed.

secondary classroom pupils teacher

STEM learning - Artificial intelligence (AI) across the Curriculum

Discover ways to integrate AI into the Curriculum for Wales through a series of courses designed for both primary and secondary education.

Pontio

Applications open for Welsh-speaking teachers looking to switch to secondary schools

A programme to help support Welsh-speaking teachers to become secondary school teachers in Wales is now open for applications until 22 February 2026

Welsh Government education news

New consultation: Review of school attendance codes

Your insights will be valuable in helping ensure the revised codes provide clarity and support consistent recording practices across all education settings and will support policy development and programmes using a data informed approach. Consultation ends 26 March 2026

Putting learners first: inside the national review of ALN advocacy in Wales

Gareth Morgans has been appointed to lead the national landscape review of ALN advocacy provision in Wales.

International exchanges for pupils and staff with Taith

Taith Pathway 1 applications are now open, for the final time. Apply by 12pm on 18 March 2026

Funding available for school visits to Cadw sites

Funding is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Schools should apply as soon as possible.

surveys and consultations

Deadline date extended: Evaluation of ITE reforms in Wales survey

If you work in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or are an ITE student, please follow the HEI survey link.

If you work in an ITE Clinical Practice School or are a Newly Qualified Teacher, please follow this Schools survey link.

Closes 18 February 2026

Have your say on professional learning in Wales

Dysgu is inviting leaders, teachers and support staff across Wales to share their views on professional learning by taking part in its new Professional Learning needs snapshot survey.

Closes Friday, 27 February 2026 5pm

First step to strengthen data collection to monitor the additional learning needs (ALN) system: Summary of consultation responses

It is crucial that we have high‑quality data to understand learners’ needs, plan provision effectively, support the workforce, and identifying where further improvement in required.

resources and events

Welsh Language Music Day 13 February 2026

Welsh Language Music Day/Dydd Miwsig Cymru celebrates all forms of Welsh Language music. Here are some suggestions on how to get involved on 13 February 2026.

Register online for the special GIG “Contra” live from Ystalyfera on 13 February.

Cadw Cymru Minecraft

The St Davids Bishop’s Palace virtual tour and learning activities are now available on Hwb. To coincide with the launch, schools can also take part in a new St David’s Day challenge, designed as a flexible, curriculum-linked classroom activity.

Welsh lessons for the education workforce

Courses are available during the day and in the evenings, at different proficiency levels: Entry (for beginners); Foundation; Intermediate; Advanced and Proficiency.

SSCE Cymru

  • The February SSCE Cymru School Bulletin is now available.
  • The SSCE Cymru team are really excited to be celebrating Month of the Military Child in April again this year, which highlights the important role Service children play in the Armed Forces.

Neon Dragons online Chinese culture and self-study course for Yr 8 to 12

It focuses on teen culture in China and introduces some basic language. It supports global citizenship and independent learning in Welsh and English-medium schools.  For further information, please email k.krajewska@uwtsd.ac.uk

Other news

Re-standardising the CSC (Central South Consortium) Welsh Reading Test

Cardiff University are working to re-standardise the CSC Standardised Welsh Reading Test and they need your help.

Welsh schools honoured at Westminster for international learning​

Two Welsh schools have been honoured at Westminster in London in recognition of their work in international education.

Raising awareness of the Signs of Type 1 Diabetes

Schools can spot type 1 diabetes early. 

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