Dysg e-Newsletter: 25 June 2026 • Issue 818

25 June 2026 • Issue 818

Extreme heat guidance

Extreme heat: guidance for schools and childcare settings

Schools and childcare settings are urged to take precautions to keep children safe during periods of extreme heat.

Stay safe this summer! As temperatures soar, water safety is crucial. Knowing how to stay safe can save lives. Share this message and resources! #WaterSafetyWales

Float to Live Toolkit: resources for download

Cold Water Shock - the facts

Welsh Government video 

HWB

Get ready for the new Hwb platform

Discover alternative tools in Hwb and take action now to explore new options, organise your content, and get ready for improved ways of working.

Youth work excellence awards 2025 winners

Youth Work Excellence Awards: winners announced

"What a wonderful testament to the strength of the youth work sector in Wales. So pleased to have this vital service within my new portfolio" Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, Anna Brychan.

Welsh Government education news

Personalised assessments

The latest Personalised Assessment statistics 

The report published today (25/06/26) shows encouraging progress for learners across Wales. Read the full report on personalised assessments..

 

Reminders before term ends

  • Please complete your personalised assessments.
  • Remember, you will lose access to leaners' data when they leave your school; e.g. transferring to secondary school. So, download the data you need before term ends and save and dispose of it in accordance with GDPR.

From classrooms to hospitals: £294 million investment in new government’s priorities

Other Education news

WJEC: third set of Wave 3 Made-for-Wales draft specifications now available

Now available to view online, these draft specifications have been submitted to Qualifications Wales for approval and are intended for first teaching from September 2027.

Estyn: Teaching and Learning Science

Estyn’s latest report on science education highlights strong practice in schools across Wales, including engaging teaching and coherent curriculum planning. 

Resources and events

Dysgu: Shaping ALN Professional Learning

Tuesday 7 July, 3:00-4:00pm (Microsoft Teams)

Join a short online session to share your views on Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Professional Learning. This session will explore priorities, challenges and what effective support looks like in practice, using small breakout discussions to gather a range of perspectives.

Estyn and Dysgu: focus on reading conference, 17 February 2027

Estyn and Dysgu are organising a one day conference for middle leaders in schools and settings across Wales. The conference is aimed to support education professionals interested in raising reading standards and driving improvements at a whole school level. Register by 13 July 2026

Hwb resources: National writing day 24 June

Surveys and consultations

Mentoring in Schools in Wales

Are you a teacher or school leader in Wales? We need your honest experiences of mentoring/being mentored - both positive and challenging. The survey takes under 10 minutes and will help shape future support.

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