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Dysg eNewsletter: 27 June 2025 • Issue 780
27 June 2025 • Issue 780
FEATURED
New national body for Youth Work in Wales
The new body is to be set up to strengthen the youth work sector, support innovation and collaboration and ensure its long-term sustainability.
Announcing the plans during Youth Work Week [23–30 June], the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, said:
“Given the breadth and diversity of youth work provision across Wales, I’m delighted to announce plans to create a new central body for youth work in Wales, to unify the sector, support collaboration and amplify its impact on young people.”
Written Statement | Cabinet Secretary visit to Blaenau Gwent’s Youth Service in Cwm
Written statement: Update on vocational education and training
Our objective is to support the wider participation agenda by creating clearer and more accessible pathways for all learners.
Written statement: School term dates 2026 to 2027 – consultation response
School Improvement Partnership Programme (SIPP)
Arad Research are carrying out workshops in July and September as part of research into the reforms to school improvement arrangements.
We would like to hear from school senior leaders who are interested in taking part in this research. Learn more and express your interest here.
WELSH GOVERNMENT NEWS
- Help shape the way we communicate with you? – Survey closes 21 July 2025.
- Vacancy: Chief Executive, new Professional learning and leadership body – Closing date 30 June 2025.
- Written Statement: Consultation on School Funding, Budget Statements and Outturn Statements (Wales) Regulations 2026 – Consultation open until 2 September 2025.
- Free examination appeals for learners who are economically disadvantaged – Appeals for summer 2025 funded by Welsh Government.
- New School Business Professionals pilot launched – 12‑month pilot supporting strategic decision‑making in Merthyr Tydfil and Llandudno.
- Welsh Government response to Unlocking potential – Improving teaching and leadership in mathematics education.
Read Estyn’s full report. - Personalised Assessments
• See how Saundersfoot Primary School, Milford Haven School and Ysgol y Mynydd Bychan use reports.
• Step‑by‑step videos and webinars.
• Guidance for practitioners 2024–2025.
SURVEYS
- Year 13 learner views of Higher Education – Share this 5–10 min survey. See the privacy notice.
- WISERD education multi‑cohort study – Wales’ longest running educational study. Email wmcs@cardiff.ac.uk.
- 360 safe Cymru online safety tool – Share your views in this short survey.
RESOURCES, EVENTS AND TRAINING
- Celebrate Wales Women’s National Football Team’s Ewro qualification – Use this classroom resource to inspire pupils.
- National Writing Day – 25 June 2025 – Explore Hwb resources supporting writing skills.
- Dangos: Financial awareness training – Free online training. Book here.
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