Dysg eNewsletter: 12 March 2026 • Issue 383

12 March 2026 • Issue 383

mobile phones

Mobile phones survey for schools

A survey to capture views and experiences of mobile phone policies in schools. Closing date is 27 March 2026

STEM

Teaching Digital with Confidence: bringing STEM ambassador expertise into your classroom webinar on 23 March 2026

Visit the website to see more information and to see the full list of courses, visit the Business Wales Events Finder website

Bethan Ware is a primary school teacher and Digital Leader in Wales, working with STEM Learning to support these events. Read her blog

Welsh Government education news

Education Wales blog

Digital data tools to replace the All-Wales Core Data Sets (AWCDS) and My Local School (MLS)

Take part in our Discovery Exercise to tell us your experiences of using the AWCDS, MLS and related data processes, and what you would value from future digital tools.

Personalised Assessments: Easter closure

The Personalised Assessments system will close for scheduled maintenance at 5pm on Friday 27 March 2026 and will re-open at 8am on Monday 13 April 2026. During this period, users will not be able to access reports, schedule, nor take assessments. Please plan accordingly to avoid disruption to your activities.

Foundation Learning update: March 2026

This month’s edition includes resources to support outdoor learning ahead of Wales Outdoor Learning Week (16-22 March). Explore practitioner case studies, low-cost activity ideas and professional learning modules, plus updates on curriculum summaries and multilingual learner research.

Hwb help and support

The Hwb Service Desk is trialling reduced operating hours as part of a service improvement review. Please note the team does not handle account-related queries for schools or local authorities.  For further guidance, self-service support and opening times, visit the Hwb Help and Support area during this pilot period.

Uncover the stories of Wales through free digital archive

A new collection will provide learners with greater opportunities to learn about their local area and the diverse history of Wales.

Taith Pathway 1

It is the final week to apply for Pathway 1 funding, which supports the international exchange of participants going from or coming to Wales.

Apply before midday on 18 March 2026

Programme to boost numbers of Welsh speaking secondary teachers (Cynllun Pontio) remains open

Applications open now, there's never been a better time to teach through the medium of Welsh in Wales’ secondary schools.

Closing date: Sunday 12 April 2026

National Support Programme for Curriculum Design: Registration now open!

Sessions take place on Wednesday afternoons (2-4:30pm), starting 15 April 2026 through to July 2026

The programme helps schools design a confident, coherent curriculum through ten interactive online sessions, offering expert coaching, practical tools and access to the Curriculum for Wales Design Institute. Register here. For other enquiries contact curriculumstrategy@gov.wales 

Surveys and consultations

Sport Wales school sports survey 2026

Sport Wales will be sending all schools details of how to take part along with links to the survey during the Spring term. For more information or if you do not receive details contact schoolsportsurvey2026@sport.wales

Resources and events

Wales Outdoor Learning Week: 16 to 22 March 2026

Discover inspiration and opportunities that strengthen learner wellbeing, creativity and connection through meaningful outdoor experiences.

E-sgol primary projects

Spark your learners’ love for Welsh books with the Cymru Quiz on 19 March 2026

Online Safety Briefing (English)

The UK Safer Internet Centre, in partnership with Welsh Government invites you to a virtual Online Safety briefing session on 25 March 2026

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