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WELSH GOVERNMENT EDUCATION NEWS
New Curriculum for Wales blog post Resources on Hwb are currently being reviewed to align with our new Curriculum and make them easier to find. Can you help?
More funding for organisations who help everyone use more Cymraeg The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has announced new funding for 36 organisations, to help them continue their important work despite the rising cost of living.
Oral Statement: Jeremy Miles MS, Minister for Education and Welsh Language – Welsh in Education Planning
WELSH GOVERNMENT EDUCATION NEWS
Community Focused Schools: Family Engagement Guidance
We published our Developing family engagement in Community Focused Schools guidance on 27 January. This guidance has been developed to support schools and other key stakeholders to implement a Community Focused Schools approach and builds on our Community Focused Schools guidance published in November. This is part of a suite of guidance planned to support schools.
welsh government news
Children’s Mental Health Week 6-12 February 2023
Welsh Government recognises the importance of supporting children’s wellbeing which is why we published statutory guidance for schools in March 2021 emphasising the importance of positive well-being support for children, young people, staff and trusted adults who support them within the school.
consultations
New registration categories for the Education Workforce Council: second consultation on draft statutory instrument
Consultation ends: 17 February 2023
Changes to school admission appeal arrangements
Consultation ends: 8 March 2023
hwb news and Curriculum for Wales Resources
Theatre design: design detectives – expressive arts masterclass
Free virtual visits with Museum Wales
Take part in live activities, focus on museum treasures, and engage in thought-provoking discussions with museum staff.
Misinformation
What parents and carers need to know
World Book Day – 2 March 2023
A resource for primary school learners with ideas and activities on how to celebrate World Book Day.
What’s new in Hwb: 26 January
A summary of recent Hwb resources and updates.
Feedback and progress – key points
Guidance for practitioners on individual learner feedback and progress reports 2022-2023 covers key points on using the reports to support teaching, learning and planning. It also sets out which reports should be shared with parents/carers.
other news
School Competition – Design a logo for Kate’s climate cycle!
Involve your pupils in Kate’s climate cycle! All entries receive an e-certificate. Winning logos will be on Kate’s bike and will attend your school assembly. Deadline: Monday 1 May 2023
Code Club events – Spring term 2023:
- Getting Started with Code Club, Wednesday 1 March, 4-5pm. The workshop will guide you through what is required to start a Code Club, as well as sharing the pedagogy behind our projects and the resources available to you. Sign up for part 1 of our online webinar series.
- NEW DATE! Code Club and Technocamps: Coding beyond the classroom – Thursday 2 March, 4:30-6pm. Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics. Sign up for the event hosted by Cardiff University.
Your Money Matters – Wales Edition
Support your learners to have the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their money now and in the future. Hard copies of ‘Your Money Matters‘ were supplied by the Money and Pensions Service to schools across Wales during August 2022 – Why not take a look!
