Sourced from the latest Dysg eNewsletter.
WJEC: Draft Made-for-Wales specifications now available Following a period of intense qualification development, we are pleased to announce that our draft specifications for the first wave of Made-for-Wales GCSEs and related qualifications are available to download.
urriculum for Wales: annual report 2024 Sets out progress and achievements to date, and our priorities from September 2024.
WELSH GOVERNMENT EDUCATION NEWS
Development of support for curriculum and assessment design
Between January and June 2023, we led a curriculum design pilot to test approaches and help with practical exemplification of curriculum design. Building on this work, we are offering an opportunity for 50 schools and settings to help shape the design work. There will be 5 sessions from 14:30 and 17:00 between September and November 2024. If you would like to take part in this pilot project, please complete this short expression of interest by 11 September 2024.
Education Wales Blog: Taith, Ysgol Pen y Bryn exchange to Florida
Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn is the largest special school in Swansea, for pupils aged 3 to 19. Pupils have a wide range of severe, complex and specific additional learning needs, including Autism and communication difficulties.
Cymraeg 2050 newsletter: July 2024
Written Statement: Doctor of Education (EdD) Wales
Help us improve our app guides
We’re seeking learners aged 9 to 17 to complete a short survey.
Children encouraged to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge
Launching in libraries across Wales on Saturday 6 July, the Summer Reading Challenge is a free activity enabling young children to read for pleasure during the summer holidays.
Hwb DigiFest
Monday 2 September 2024
Join us for an immersive digital learning experience at Hwb DigiFest, a virtual event designed to unite practitioners and school leaders in exploring the transformative power of technology in education.
Student Teacher Incentives
Deadlines for claiming the Ethnic Minority ITE incentive payments, the Priority subject Incentives and Iaith Athrawon Yfory QTS and induction payments. Induction schools will be required to complete part of an NQT’s Claim.
Iaith Athrawon Yfory
Deadline: 31 August 2024
Did you study PGCE Secondary through the medium of Welsh in 2022/23? Find out if you are eligible to apply for the Iaith Athrawon Yfory Incentive.
welsh government news
Proposals to make the food environment healthier
Consultation ends: 23 September 2024
We want your views on The Food (Promotion and Placement) (Wales) Regulations. We are also calling for evidence on energy drink consumption in children.
New degree apprenticeships announced to help build the Wales of the future
Universities and Industry welcome launch of fully funded programmes up to four-years.
other news
Education support for young carers
There are almost two young carers in every classroom in Wales. Welsh Government are developing a range of practical resources to help schools support the learning needs of young carers. These will be available on Hwb in the Autumn term.
Children in Wales: Young Carers Advisory Group Volunteer Role
Children in Wales have an opportunity for young carers to join the Young Carers Advisory Group. They will shape activities Welsh Government undertake to support young carers and young adult carers in Wales. This places children’s voices at the centre of decision making.
Young people urged to stay safe around open water after latest tragedies
There has been a stark increase in the number of fatalities in and around water amongst young people, and we must work together to prevent more deaths. We at Water Safety Wales, would like your support in raising further awareness of our water safety messages to keep children and young people safe over the Summer months.
