Dysg e-Newsletter: 10 September 2026 • Issue 823

10 September 2026 • Issue 823

In this newsletter

Latest education news from Welsh Government

mobile phones

Have your say on restricting mobile phones in schools

A consultation seeking views on guidance to restrict mobile phones in schools has launched. Schools without a policy should start planning now. Support resources and case studies will follow.

Consultation closes 2 December 2026

Antibullying event 2026

Anti-bullying event for schools in Wales

Welsh Government is hosting a national event on 17 November as part of Anti-Bullying Week 2026

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Early years and primary

Foundation learning pedagogy and practice monthly update: September 2026

This month’s update brings together a range of resources, professional learning opportunities and practical examples to support assessment practice in the early years.

Help your school learn lifesaving skills

Register your school for Restart a Heart Live 2026 on 1 October 2026. Free, fun online CPR sessions are available in Welsh and English.

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Other education news and updates

Welsh language technology and artificial intelligence (AI)

Updates on projects to improve Welsh language technology and AI.

WJEC: full suite of Wave 3 Made-for-Wales approved specifications now available

Approved by Qualifications Wales, the specifications are now available to download for first teaching from September 2027, giving schools and colleges a full year to plan and prepare for delivery.

STEM Learning: Learn to teach digital with confidence 

STEM Learning are looking for educators in maintained schools in Wales to receive a £200 subsidy for joining the Teaching Digital with Confidence programme.

The Teaching Digital with Confidence programme

Everything you need for a confident start in digital learning.

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Surveys and consultations

Help shape the future of AWCDS – user feedback survey

The survey is aimed at both school and local authority users of AWCDS and seeks feedback to help us understand how the data reports provided by Welsh Government are used and identify opportunities for improvement. The survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and will remain open until 13 November 2026

Extending the complaints system to apprentices and Further Education students

We're consulting on plans to extend the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) scheme in Wales, meaning both groups will be able to submit unresolved complaints like university students do. The 12-week consultation runs from 1 September to 23 November 2026

Events

Cyber resilience events for schools

Schools and other education settings across Wales are invited to attend one of two regional cyber resilience events taking place this September:

Tirlun outdoor learning webinar

Tirlun invites you to a webinar on 24 September 2026

Funded Code Club teacher training

The Code Club team is running full-day training sessions in Cardiff and Swansea for teachers who want to start a Code Club, but don’t know where to begin. Register your place:

  • Cardiff: 21 October
  • Swansea: 22 October

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Resources

National Coding Week 14 to 20 September

Owain Glyndwr Day 16 September

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