Welsh Government Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 12 ... - Learning Wales
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<strong>Welsh</strong> <strong>Government</strong> <strong>Dysg</strong> <strong>eNewsletter</strong>: <strong>Monday</strong> <strong>12</strong> November(Issue 313)The <strong>Welsh</strong> <strong>Government</strong> newsletter* for the post 11 education and training sector in<strong>Wales</strong>. Os hoffech chi ddarllen y cylchlythyr yn y Gymraeg, cliciwch yma**Visit the <strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Wales</strong> website and tell us what you think!Follow us on Twitter<strong>Welsh</strong> EducationTask and Finish Group to review the roles and responsibilities in relation toschool governance – Written statement – Leighton Andrews, Minister forEducation and Skills‘In view of the changing nature of the responsibilities undertaken by governors, Ihave set up a Task and Finish Group to review the roles and responsibilities inrelation to school governance…’ MoreReview of ICT - Written statement – Leighton Andrews, Minister for Educationand SkillsThere has been a significant decline in the number of learners taking the GCSE ICTcourse in <strong>Wales</strong> and I am aware that some employers have expressed concern overwhat is being taught in schools, that young people are being ‘switched off’ careersin the sector, and that they lack the necessary skills. MoreGroup meet to advise on <strong>Welsh</strong>-medium Education StrategyA group chosen to advise the Education Minister, Leighton Andrews, on the <strong>Welsh</strong>mediumEducation Strategy has met for the first time today (8 November 20<strong>12</strong>).MoreMinister underlines commitment to tackle cyber-bullying in all its formsEducation Minister, Leighton Andrews, has outlined the <strong>Welsh</strong> <strong>Government</strong>’sapproach to tackling cyber-bullying at a conference held by The Association ofChild and Adolescent Mental Health in Cardiff. MoreBest practice case studies - John Summers High SchoolThinking skills add up to mathematics success at John Summers! Manymore learners are achieving Grade ‘C’ or higher in GCSE maths thanks to arestructuring of learner sets and a strong emphasis on ‘thinking skills’. MoreConsultation: School admissions and school admission appeals – Young personsversion (Pupil Voice <strong>Wales</strong>)We would like to know what your learners think about the changes we wish tomake to two guidance documents called Codes. MoreGlobal entrepreneurship week takes place between <strong>12</strong>-18 November 20<strong>12</strong>As part of the celebrations during the week we’ll be promoting entrepreneurship in<strong>Wales</strong>, encourage people of all ages to pursue their business ideas and raiseawareness of the help and support available for start-ups in <strong>Wales</strong>. MoreSchool to School (S2S)The method of access to School to School (S2S) is changing on 10 December 20<strong>12</strong>and being replaced with a new system called ‘Secure Access’. Registration should
e completed during November using unique PIN numbers supplied by <strong>Welsh</strong><strong>Government</strong> and Local Authorities. View the full news article on the Schools’ Portalsite. Any other queries should be directed to IMS@wales.gsi.gov.ukLaunch of an interactive guide for Work-based <strong>Learning</strong> (WBL) Providers -Credit and Qualifications Framework for <strong>Wales</strong> (CQFW) Handbook (NTfW)The handbook outlines the key concepts of credit-based qualifications andidentifies current and emerging best practice in the use of credit across the WBLsector, the handbook will assist providers in making the best use of credit. MoreEstyn News – November 20<strong>12</strong>This edition includes the impact of follow-up inspections, changes to our guidancehandbooks, our current vacancies and secondment opportunities more.£6million awarded for <strong>Welsh</strong> language in early years educationEducation Minister, Leighton Andrews, today reaffirms his commitment to <strong>Welsh</strong>language in early years education by providing £6million to increase the number of<strong>Welsh</strong>-medium practitioners available to work within the sector. MoreResources(A/AS) – ICT - eProject module (NGfL)This is an online interactive resource for A Level students following an Applied ICTcourse. It focuses on the eProject module, leading students through the process ofsuccessfully managing a project. MoreLatest UK NewsEducation on the web: a tool-kit to help you search effectively for informationon education (NfER)This tool-kit is designed to help anyone in education navigate the minefield of theweb to find the information they really need. MoreFE & Skills e-newsletter 50th edition – October 20<strong>12</strong> (BIS)This edition includes updates on the Independent Review of Professionalism: FinalReport; Spotlight on LSIS and more*If you wish to end your subscription to this newsletter, please respond to this e-mail withthe message ’unsubscribe’.**Os dymunwch dderbyn y cylchlythyr wythnosol yn y Gymraeg, anfonwch e-bost atbeth.mitcheson@cymru.gsi.gov.uk.If you are having difficulty in viewing this newsletter or accessing the related links, pleasevisit: learning.wales.gov.ukThis newsletter may contain links to websites that are created and maintained by otherorganisations. The <strong>Dysg</strong> newsletter does not necessarily endorse the views expressed onthese websites, nor does it guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any informationpresented there.
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