Welsh Government education news

Literature Fires the Imagination: Professional learning opportunity for primary and secondary language teachers!

Fire your learners’ imaginations and literacy skills this June/July with our Creative Translation professional learning courses for primary and secondary. Register now for your free place.

New guidance on protecting children’s images from AI misuse

New UK wide guidance helps education settings protect children’s images from misuse and AI enabled manipulation.

‘Ystafell Athrawon’ (Staff Room) to Launch at Urdd Eisteddfod Ynys Môn

New this year, the ‘Ystafell Athrawon’ (Staff Room) has been established by CYDAG, National Music Service Wales, and e-sgol, with support from Urdd Gobaith Cymru and the Welsh Government as a space for teachers and education staff to come together to enjoy refreshments, charge devices, receive support and information.

Other education news

PHW: health protection in children and young people settings

Public Health Wales has seen an increase in confirmed cases of infectious diseases linked to visits to farms, animal visitor attractions, and contact with animals within schools and childcare settings. To help reduce the risk of infection, Public Health Wales recommends following the guidance. Read the letter from PHW for more information.

RESOURCES

Latest Hwb resources

• What we want you to know about AI
• Loose parts, endless play

Maths & Numeracy playlists on Hwb

Explore the playlists for each progression step:

• Progression step 1
• Progression step 2
• Progression step 3

Supporting the right to play

A collection of Play Wales guidance, briefings and toolkits to help schools and early years settings support children’s right to play.