Dysg eNewsletter: 09 July 2026 • Issue 394

09 July 2026 • Issue 394

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Strategic Leadership of Literacy

Dysgu and CAL:ON will deliver a series of one-day Strategic Leadership of Literacy workshops across Wales in November, with 40 places available at each session.

Ein llias Ni

Ein Llais Ni programme: 35 free places

Locations: Bangor and Swansea

Ein Llais Ni places Welsh oracy at the heart of the school curriculum, modelling effective pedagogy through the planning of rich oracy tasks whilst inspiring curiosity and enjoyment amongst learners of all ages to learn through talking and listening. Register to secure your place.

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Schools Essentials Grant is now open

Eligible families can sign up to get help with uniform costs and get extra funding for their school. 

Welsh Government education news

From ambition to action: concrete steps towards a million and more Welsh speakers

Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language Oral Statement: Welsh Language Priorities 

Allergy safety and healthcare needs in schools in Wales

We are reviewing guidance on healthcare needs in schools, including allergy management, to ensure learners continue to receive safe and effective support.

Personalised Assessments: system closure dates

The online Personalised Assessments system will be closed for annual maintenance from 5pm 24 July 2026. It will re-open from 8am 14 September 2026 for schools to sign up to the Headteacher Agreement, access existing reports and schedule new assessments.

Foundation learning pedagogy and practice monthly update: July 2026

Professional learning support and resources focusing on this month’s theme and information for parents and carers.

Other Education news

Final call to schools: register for SHRN 2026 data collection

Schools across Wales are being encouraged to complete their registration for the 2026 SHRN data collection ahead of the closing date of 24 July.  If your school has not yet signed up, please note this is a final reminder that you must register with SHRN to take part in the Autumn term.

Adnodd: History, Identity and the Curriculum for Wales at the National Eisteddfod

1 August, 4:30pm, Ardal y Cymdeithasau (Societies Area)

This panel discussion will bring together voices from across education, culture and heritage to explore how a richer, more inclusive understanding of Wales’s past can inspire learning today.

Schools please share with your learners: find free period products near you with the Bloody Brilliant locator

You can search nearby libraries, community centres and other locations where pads, tampons, menstrual cups and reusable options are available at no cost. The locator makes it simple to find support when you need it, wherever you are.

Advertise with Educators Wales

With September recruitment underway, education employers across Wales can use Educators Wales to advertise vacancies free of charge and connect with a diverse pool of candidates.

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Water Safety Wales resources

Schools, please share with learners and families.

National Library of Wales: a new resource inspired by the first Eisteddfod

From Lord Rhys’s castle to the world stage, discover how the Eisteddfod has shaped Wales for 850 years.

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British Council Wales: the Language Trends Wales survey 2026

The survey provides valuable insight into language teaching across Wales and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Deadline is 13 July 2026

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