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We're the education and training inspectorate for Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Siarad Cymraeg? 👉 @EstynAEF

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We are thrilled to launch our latest campaign reminding those working in #post16 sectors that they’re #ReadyAlready for inspection. We visited Cardiff and Vale College to hear what they had to say about their latest Estyn inspection 👇

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Ready Already Post 16 | Barod yn Barod ôl-16

Ready Already Post 16 | Bard yn Barod ôl-16Ymunwch â ni wrth i ni fyfyrio ar y profiad arolygu cadarnhaol yn Coleg Caerdydd a'r Fro. Clywch gan y staff sut r...

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This week we’ve had lots of messages from parents and carers praising their children's school. We’re pleased to hear such positive feedback.

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We will not inspect maintained schools next academic year but inspectors will visit them, listening to concerns and identifying what’s working well. Find out more in the Chief Inspector’s blog @WG_Education @wgmin_education #StaySafeStayLearning

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Thanks to all those hardworking staff in schools and across all areas of education and training who are making tremendous efforts right now #diolch #rainbow @WG_Education @ErwCymru @GwEGogleddCymru @CSCJES @sewalesEAS

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Thanks to all staff in schools, nursery settings, local authorities, regional consortia and other areas of education and training who are making an incredible effort right now, along with parents and carers. @WG_Education

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Schools that successfully support vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils see barriers to learning as a challenge to be overcome, not a problem – read our new good practice guide and case studies @WG_Education @childcomwales

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Tomorrow we publish our latest report and film about effective foundation phase practice in delivering literacy and numeracy. They are essential resources for anyone working in the foundation phase.

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Schools won’t be penalised for trying something new or different. Discover more about our approach to curriculum reform.

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We’ve decided to suspend all inspections to support schools and other education and training providers, and to reduce pressure. Read our letter from the Chief Inspector #covid_19uk #coronavirusuk

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Read this new Reducing #TeacherWorkload guide created by 16 education bodies in Wales to help teachers and heads

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2/2 I have made this decision to allow leaders and staff in all education and training providers, and those organisations who support them, to focus fully on the wellbeing of their learners, their staff and their families

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Is your school looking for curriculum inspiration? Tomorrow we’ll publish a four stage approach to help all schools in their journey to #CurriculumForWales #EducationMissionWales

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Successful schools develop pupils’ literacy and numeracy skills in the foundation phase through a range of stimulating hands-on learning experiences. Our new film is essential viewing for all foundation phase practitioners.

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Has your school planned and prepared for #CurriculumForWales ? Use our road map to help your school on its journey towards curriculum reform #EducationMissionWales

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We’ve highlighted the 12 pedagogical principles of good teaching and learning that schools need to consider for #curriculumforwales . Read more in the Annual Report

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Estyn inspections and other visits suspended to support schools to stay open and reduce pressure – COVID-19

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Use the 17 self-evaluation questions in our new report to reflect on how effective your school is at delivering the foundation phase.

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New curriculum must be top of schools’ agenda – read the Chief Inspector’s Annual Report 2018-2019 @WG_Education @HwbNews #EducationMissionWales #curriculumforwales #welsheducation

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The quality of relationships between staff and pupils, and pupils and their peers are critical in whether or not pupils thrive in school. Find out more in our report @childcomwales @SeneddCYPE @MindCymru @sport_wales @SHRNWales @TTCWales @HAPPEN_Wales

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Our latest report recommends new teachers have more training in child or adolescent development and how best to support children’s health and wellbeing. Read our report #HealthySchools @childcomwales @acehubwales

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Just published - our new report will help schools to support pupils with adverse childhood experiences. Read the report here #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #ACEs #ACEaware @WG_Education @childcomwales @PublicHealthW

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Schools should make sure that vulnerable pupils have a calm space to go to when they are feeling anxious or upset. Read our report on supporting pupils with adverse childhood experiences #ACEs #ACEaware @ErwCymru @GwEGogleddCymru @CSCJES @sewalesEAS

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When a school evaluates what it does well and what it can do better, they should remember…

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Do you go to school in #Wales ? Tell us how you’ve felt since the start of term. Our short survey for pupils will help us to review support during the pandemic #PupilVoice @childcomwales @SeneddCYPE @Urdd

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We’ve clarified how teachers can reduce the workload of planning and teaching in a new guide #TeacherWorkload

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This evening we’re celebrating with the 34 providers that were judged to be ‘Excellent’ in 2016/17. #EstynExcellence

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Schools that use ICT well enthuse pupils and raise their self-esteem. Read the self-evaluation questions in our Annual Report and reflect on how you develop pupils’ ICT and digital skills.

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As schools prepare to open in September we’re sharing these models of blended learning to help you. We've produced this guidance collaboratively with the consortia. #KeepWalesLearning @WG_Education @GwEGogleddCymru @sewalesEAS @CSCJES @ErwCymru

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We’ve published our draft inspection guidance. It’s almost finalised and will be in use from September.

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Estyn inspections and other visits suspended to support providers to stay open and reduce pressure – COVID-19

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We’re going to be a bit quieter here while education and training focuses on priorities. We won’t promote reports and case studies but they’ll still be published if you want to see them. We’ll help share messages that support our stakeholders and we wish them well.

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We’ve clarified our position on teacher feedback to pupils in this new Reducing Workload guide #TeacherWorkload

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We’ve looked at how schools reach out to communities to support the learning and wellbeing of pupils and their families. We’ll be publishing our findings tomorrow #KeepWalesLearning @ErwCymru @GwEGogleddCymru @CSCJES @sewalesEAS @WG_Education @wgmin_education

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Preparing for the Digital Competence Framework (DCF)

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The inspection framework from Sept 2017 will be less detailed but will focus on the most important areas

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To celebrate Pride Month we’ve changed our logo. We believe that every child and young person deserves an education free from discrimination of any kind.

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“If a child feels safe and happy at school, that child will achieve a great deal, academically” - watch @BryntirionComp talk about how they achieve excellence. #EstynExcellence

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We’ve evaluated how well schools in Wales support pupils with adverse childhood experiences and we’ll be publishing our findings tomorrow #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #ACEs #ACEaware @ErwCymru @GwEGogleddCymru @CSCJES @sewalesEAS @WG_Education @childcomwales @wgmin_education

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Our Chief Inspector welcomes @GHCDon Professor Donaldon’s independent review of Estyn and its recognition of the vital role we play in education reform #EducationMissionWales #CurriculumForWales

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Watch our new animation of everything you need to know about how inspection is changing

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The way schools and work-based learning providers are inspected in Wales is changing.This short animation explains the new features of inspections.Find out m...

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Inspection report Cardiff High School 2019

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A survey by @StonewallCymru found that 51% of #LGBT pupils have stayed away from school due to homophobic, biphobic or transphobic (HBT) bullying. Our report has examples of schools that make all pupils feel included. Read more

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Do you work in the foundation phase? Make sure you read the good practice we’ve identified in our latest report and reflect on practice in your own school.

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We’re working together with schools, consortia and @OECDEduSkills to develop a self-evaluation toolkit for schools. We’ll be sharing some tips. #EducationMissionWales

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At @CadoxtonPS commitment to wellbeing goes beyond the classroom and school life, to family and community engagement. Find out more in our latest case study. @VOGCouncil

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We are changing the evidence we will use during inspection from Sept 2017. Find out more.

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Today’s report highlights how teachers’ self-evaluation, class room observations and sharing what effective teaching looks like is helping improve pupils’ standards in schools. Read about good practice

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From Sept 2017, our inspection framework will focus on 5 areas.

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To celebrate #PrideMonth2021 we’ve changed our logo. We believe that every child and young person deserves an education free from discrimination of any kind.

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We’re changing inspections from September 2017. Find out more.

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Discover how @LlanfaesSchool are developing a ‘dementia friendly generation’ through a community project between pupils and a local care home. @PowysCC @ERW___ @talkolderpeople

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Our new Inspection Framework is less detailed but will focus on the most important aspects of education & training

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Leaders in the best performing schools ensure that all their foundation phase staff have access to up-to-date training. Watch our new film for more examples of effective foundation phase practice.

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We’ve explored what makes an inspirational leader in our Annual Report. Find out more about the features of excellent leadership in the schools as learning organisations model @ERWCymru @GwEGogleddCymru @CSCJES @sewalesEAS

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Is your school ready for the Digital Competence Framework? Tomorrow we’re publishing a report on how to prepare for it.

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How can teachers reduce their workload? Read the new guide #TeacherWorkload

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Headteachers, governors and proprietors have risen to the challenge of keeping school and PRU business going right now. This new advice will provide support, advice and reassurance #StaySafeStayLearning @WG_Education @wgmin_education @ERWCymru @sewalesEAS

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Our latest report and film provide important advice for those working in the foundation phase. It should be a high priority for your school to look at them.

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Everyday experiences have the greatest impact on pupils’ health and wellbeing. Our blog shares tips on helping pupils to be healthy and happy @childcomwales @wgmin_health @wgmin_education @naceuk #HealthySchools

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From September 2024, Estyn will change how it conducts inspections. We have outlined the changes that will impact maintained schools and PRUs in a short animation.

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Watch: During “rainbow week” @YsgolPlasmawr pupils build a wall of homophobic slurs and symbolically knock it down Read their case study in our new report

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Schools should involve all staff in preparing for the Digital Competence Framework – read examples of good practice in our latest report.

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Watch our new film on effective foundation phase practice in delivering literacy and numeracy through active and experiential learning and reflect on your own school’s provision.

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Tomorrow we are pleased to be publishing @GHCDon Professor Donaldson’s independent review of Estyn.

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Mount Pleasant Primary School has been preparing for the new #curriculumforwales through involving its pupils. @MP_Primary @NewportCouncil Read more

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We want to say a big #Diolch to everyone in education – thank you for all your efforts this year! We hope you enjoy the summer.

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Mental health is an important part of our work. This report looks at the impact of ACEs and how providers can support vulnerable pupils #MentalHealthAwareness

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We believe that all learners deserve an education free from discrimination. See how schools celebrate diversity and promote inclusion in our Celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion report ⬇️ #LGBTHM22 #LGBTplusHM @StonewallCymru

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Using yoga to raise standards of behaviour and improve concentration skills

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Yoga sessions at Ysgol Gymraeg Brynsierfel promote mindfulness and help pupils to relax, calm down and socialise. These sessions have improved concentration skills, foster resilience and encourage...

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We're working closely with Welsh Government, regions and local authorities to support the continuity of learning after Easter. Stay up to date @WG_Education @ErwCymru @GwEGogleddCymru @CSCJES @sewalesEAS

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Next year we’ll begin visiting every school in Wales. Find out how we’re supporting curriculum changes

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The curriculum at @FitzalanHigh is tailored according to the potential, progress and ability of each learner. Read more. #EstynExcellence @CardiffCouncil @CSCJES

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Pupils at @DarranPark collaborate and communicate with learners from across the globe. Find out how this primary school has put digital learning at the heart of its curriculum. @RCTCouncil @CSCJES

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How effective is your school at developing pupils’ literacy and numeracy skills in the foundation phase through active and experiential learning? Use the self-evaluation questions in our new report as a starting point.

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Today we’ve highlighted how improving teaching is the key to raising standards in schools. Read more

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We hope that everyone across Wales has a good Christmas holiday

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What are Estyn’s expecations for planning, feedback to pupils and data? Find out in this new guide #TeacherWorkload

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Effective primary school leaders are committed to ensuring that all staff have a thorough understanding of foundation phase principles. Watch our new film for more advice.

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We’re recommending that all schools help teachers to deepen their understanding of assessing pupils’ work. Our new report can help schools to plan and develop their approaches to assessment #CurriculumforWales Read the report

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Discover some of the excellence that we saw in inspections during 2018-19 @Riscaprimary @shirenewtonsch @StJosPrimary @StJuliansSchool @stmaryswxm @tremorfanursery @TrinantPrimary @YsgolTwmorNant @YnysowenPrimary @ysgolbryncoch @BrynTabor @DyffrynCledlyn

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We've launched a survey seeking views from school and PRU leaders, teachers, support staff, governors, learners and parents/ carers. Share your experiences since term began #KeepWalesLearning @WG_Education @ErwCymru @GwEGogleddCymru @CSCJES @sewalesEAS

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Our finalised inspection guidance will be published this week. Keep up to date and register at

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We’re publishing a number of reports to support the Welsh Government’s curriculum reforms. Find out more.

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It's important for schools to share key messages through self-evaluation

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Welcome to all the hardworking headteachers, teachers and representatives from non-maintained settings and pupil referral units joining us for tonight’s awards recognising their excellence. @ERW___ @GwEGogleddCymru @CSCJES @sewalesEAS @WG_Education

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If you’re looking for teaching inspiration, read how Ysgol Gyfun Tredegar Comprehensive School @YGTredegarCS worked with primary cluster schools to develop and share effective practice. @blaenaugwentcbc

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For pupils at St Joseph's RC Primary School, being part of a School Parliament has a positive effect on their independence, collaboration and attitudes to learning @NewportCouncil @sewalesEAS

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Extending the inspection cycle from 7 years to 8 and a partial suspension of inspections will enable us to work more closely with schools on education reform @WG_Education

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Are you a teacher, TA or headteacher in Wales? Want to find out more about the inspection process? Join our live Q and A on 19 October 6pm and find out more about the recent changes we have made to inspection. E mail questions in advance to: communications @estyn .gov.wales

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On Friday we’ll be celebrating with schools and other providers who achieved ‘excellent’ in the majority of their inspection judgements in 2017-18. Meet the providers #educationmissionwales @YGBrynsierfel @trydarywern @ysgolygogarth @GlanUskPS

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Schools can use our new good practice guide to help them support vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils @ErwCymru @GwEGogleddCymru @CSCJES @sewalesEAS

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We’re looking forward to celebrating with schools and other providers at our 2017/18 awards evening. Find out who’s receiving an award @SJCCardiff @Ysgolbeca @WestbourneS @RhydypenauPrm @CadoxtonPS @PembreySchool #educationmissionwales

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1/2 From our Chief Inspector: Because of the rapidly changing and challenging period facing education and training providers, I have decided, following discussions with Welsh Government, to suspend all inspection and other visits from today

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Find out how @YGBrynsierfel raised standards of wellbeing among pupils and staff through regular monitoring. Read more @CarmsCouncil

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Gaer Primary School has raised standards for learners by introducing pupil self-assessment using coloured hats as one method to reinforce learning. Read the case study @GaerPrimary @NewportCouncil

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We know it’s a really busy time for you, so we’ve moved our remaining #CurriculumforWales webinars to 15 Sept and 7 Dec and updated all existing bookings. If you can’t make it, please let us know at events @estyn .gov.uk

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From Sept 2017, we’ll be introducing ‘Learning walks’ to help us inspect. Find out more

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Investment in learning and teaching has helped @officialCHS create a new vision for continuous improvement. Find out more @cardiffcouncil

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As education in Wales changes, so is inspection. Watch this short clip to find out more

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Read the good practice included in our latest report to find out how your school can support pupils with adverse childhood experiences #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #ACEs #ACEaware @childcomwales @WG_Education @ErwCymru @GwEGogleddCymru @CSCJES @sewalesEAS

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Today’s report highlights that effective teaching is at the heart of curriculum reform. Discover how your school can approach #CurriculumForWales #EducationMissionWales

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