Dysg eNewsletter: 21 May 2026 • Issue 390

21 May 2026 • Issue 390

Urdd

Ystafell Athrawon at Urdd Eisteddfod 23 to 29 May 2026

A new space will launch this year, giving school staff from across Wales a place to relax, connect and take a break during a busy week. If you’re visiting, come and say hello!  

Welsh Government education news

Oral Statement: First Minister's Priorities 

I have a number of core missions: cutting waiting lists, raising standards in our schools, creating jobs, supporting businesses, tackling child poverty, helping households with the cost-of-living crisis and standing up for Wales…’

Share your views on Initial Teacher Education – for schools not involved in ITE

If your school does not work with trainee teachers, this is an opportunity to share your experiences, perspectives and reasons why.

Foundation learning pedagogy and practice monthly update: May 2026

Professional learning support and resources focusing on this month’s theme, Equity and Inclusion.

Personalised Assessments: are you a Welsh speaking teacher with experience of teaching year 6 or year 7?

There is still time to apply to join a Personalised Assessment Reading (Welsh) content review panel and help us develop a new report. Please read the person specification for further information. The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is 4pm on 5 June 2026

Resources and events

Resources

Dysgu: Eisteddfod yr Urdd for the first time

Dysgu will be at the Urdd Eisteddfod in Ynys Môn 2026. Come and see us on stand 61-62! During the week, we will host two key events:

  • Tuesday 26 May 11am (Location: Dysgu Stand) - A panel event in partnership with Estyn, exploring the importance of reading and developing strong readers across Wales.
  • Thursday 28 May 10:30am (Location: Ystafell Athrawon) - In Conversation session with Dysgu leaders, providing an opportunity to discuss professional learning priorities.

Urdd Gobaith Cymru: Peace and Goodwill Message 2026 #Heddwch2026

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