New Hwb platform coming this October: A new Hwb platform will launch this autumn with improved usability and navigation, alongside service changes.
Welsh Government education news
Personalised assessments - have you scheduled your assessments?
A reminder that personalised assessments are mandatory for the 2025 to 2026 school year. If you’re yet to do them with your learners, please schedule them in. See the Administration Handbook for the requirements or our Hwb article for a quick reminder.
We are pleased to announce the second year of the Experiment programme, a simple, funded opportunity designed for busy schools across Wales to explore new ideas in a practical, low risk way. Applications are now open and close 5pm Wednesday 10 June 2026
The Play 31 Challenge is a call for all schools across the UK and Ireland to give children 31 more minutes of play on 11 June. The campaign theme is Protect play, protect childhood. By extending playtimes and supporting playful outdoor learning, schools can show their support for the power of play. A collection of Play Wales guidance, briefings and toolkits are also available on Hwb.
Thursday 25 June 2026, 9:30am to 2:35pm, Bangor University
Are you a teacher involved in the delivery of the international language provision in your school? We would like to invite you to a professional learning and practical guidance day to help ensure successful implementation within your school curriculum. Registration deadline is 12 June 2026
Dysg is the official education e-newsletter from Welsh Government. Dysg aims to provide updates and developments on education and training sectors in Wales.