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WELSH Government EDUCATION NEWS

Teaching Digital with Confidence programme

STEM Learning UK is launching a new professional learning programme focused on computing and digital skills, and it is free to access.

Personalised Assessments: Introducing a more user-friendly screen layout for Reading assessments

We are introducing a new ‘two-pane’ layout for both Welsh and English Reading. This upgrade, driven directly by feedback from our learners and teachers, is set to improve the reading assessment experience for learners.

Join the Hwb Digital Community

Keep in touch with the Hwb team and connect with other practitioners on Microsoft Teams.

Appointment of Decision Reviewers for the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (Medr)

We are seeking Decision Reviewers to be part of a panel that will review decisions taken by Medr. Please contact Medr.Decision.Reviewers@gov.wales with any queries about the role or the application process. Deadline 27 February 2026

More education news

Estyn publishes its Chief Inspector’s Annual Report 2024-25

Get information on a range of cross-cutting key themes, full sector reports and thematic overviews.

surveys and consultations

Speech, language and communication provision: survey now open

We are seeking the views of early years settings, schools and educational providers and FE colleges regarding the needs and provision for children and young people's SLC skills. Please complete the survey by 27 March 2026

The future of tertiary education in Wales: five challenges and calls for submission

Closes 27 March 2026

Review of school attendance codes

Closes 26 March 2026

16 to 18 local curricula guidance

Closes 31 March 2026

welsh government updates

To action: workplace recycling regulations

New legislation requires all non-domestic premises to separate specified waste streams for recycling. Actions to improve compliance in the education sector include: waste audits, grouping bins, using clear signage, using NRW Education Resource Pack and guidance found at WRAP Cymru.

resources and events

Help turn the world Welsh this St David’s Day

Random Acts of Welshness is a hwyl-filled social media celebration of our nation, that showcases the good things we do, for each other, for our communities and for our world. More classroom resources can be found on Hwb.

Castles, conquest and cameras: Flint Castle comes to Minecraft Education on Hwb

Explore Flint Castle in Minecraft Education and empower learners to create their own historical Machinima.

Tir na n-Og Awards Reading Challenge

To celebrate 50 amazing years of children’s books and the Tir na n-Og Awards, Books Council Wales invite you on a reading adventure like no other. Read wonderful books, discover unforgettable characters, and let your imagination roam free.

Join Climate Challenge Cymru 2026

Primary and secondary schools across Wales are invited to take part in an exciting video competition that empowers young people to share bold ideas to protect our planet. Deadline Friday 10 April 2026