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Sgwrsio with the EWC

The latest from the independent education regulator in Wales


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  • 9. Sgwrsio with the EWC: Dr Dean Burnett

    45:20||Season 1, Ep. 9
    Ry'n ni'n croesawu Dr Dean Burnett yn ôl i ateb y cwesitynau nad oedd amser i'w hateb yn y Dosbarth Meister: yr ymennydd sy'n datblygu mewn cyd-destun addysgol modern, gynhaliwyd ym mis Mai.In this episode we welcom Dr Dean Burnett back to answer questions that we didn't have time to answer in the Masterclass: the developing brain in a modern educational context, held back in May.

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  • 8. Sgwrsio with the EWC: AI in education

    20:48||Season 1, Ep. 8
    Mae Bethan Stacey yn cael cwmni yr Athro Rose Luckin. Rose oedd y prif siaradwr ar gyfer y digwyddiad Siarad yn Broffesiynol yn Ionawr 2025. Roedd hwnnw’n un o’n digwyddiadau mwyaf poblogaidd a chawsom lawer iawn o ddiddordeb gan fynychwyr yn ystod y digwyddiad, gan gynnwys cwestiynau na lwyddom i’w hateb yn yr amser holi ac ateb. Yma, mae Rose yn cael cyfle i ateb y cwestiynnau hynny.AdnoddauSiarad yn Broffesiynol 2025AI mewn addysg: llywio cyfleoedd, heriau a moeseg - y negeseuon allweddol o Siarad yn Broffesiynol 2025Educate Ventures Research – AI tool risk assessments-----------------Host, Bethan Stacey is joined by Professor Rose Luckin. Rose was the keynote speaker for our Professionally Speaking event held back in January 2025. It was one of our most well-attended events and we had lots and lots of engagement during the event from attendees including questions we were unable to squeeze in to the Q&A. Here Rose gets a chance to address those unanswered questions.ResourcesProfessionally Speaking 2025AI in education: navigating opportunities, challenges, and ethics – key takeaways from Professionally Speaking 2025Educate Ventures Research – AI tool risk assessments
  • 7. Sgwrsio with the EWC: Bridging the gap – women and girls in STEM

    36:05||Season 1, Ep. 7
    In this episode to mark the 10th International Day of Women and Girls in Science, host Bethan Stacey is joined by Vera Ngosi-Sambrook (STEMCymru), Dr Anita Shaw (This is Engineering: Welsh Valleys), and Lydia Davies (Educators Wales).Throughout this insightful conversation, the group discuss:possible barriers that prevent women and girls from continuing in STEMthe significance of visible role models in shaping attitudespractical interventions and resources (for both educators and individuals) to support those interested in pursuing a future in STEMthe role of industry partnerships in inspiring future generationsthe huge potential the future offersthe importance of women and girls ‘finding their tribes’support available for those pursuing STEM careers, including teachingThis episode will be particularly relevant to educators looking to support their learners and young people, learners and young people with an interest in pursuing STEM subjects, and anyone interested in closing the gender gap in STEM.Additional resources and linksSTEM CymruWelsh Valleys Engineering Project bilingual resourcesEducators WalesAspires research from Professor Louise ArcherScience Capital Teaching ApproachRoyal Academy of EngineeringInstitute of PhysicsWomen’s Engineering SocietyCareers Wales
  • 6. Sgwrsio with the EWC: Education and the environment

    43:53||Season 1, Ep. 6
    Yn y bennod hon o Sgwrsio gyda CGA, ry'n ni'n archwilio sut mae addysg amgylcheddol yn llunio dyfodol dysgu yng Nghymru. Mae Bethan Stacey yn cael cwmni Dr Verity Jones (University of the West of England), a Sharon Davies (Ysgol Manorbier) i drafod:pam fod addysg amgylcheddol yn rhan allweddol o'r Cwricwlwm i Gymrusut gall ysgolion gynnwys cynaladwyedd mewn dysgu o ddydd i ddyddpwysigrwydd partneriaethau, rhwydweithiau, a lles emosiynol mewn addysg am yr hinsawddstrategaethau addysgu ymarferol o ddysgu tu allan, i arloesi digidolAdnoddau a dolenni ychwanegolRhwydwaith Ymchwil Newid Hinsawdd Cynradd (The Climate Change Primary Education Research Network - CCPERN) Mae'r grŵp yn cyfarfod unwaith bob tymor. Cysylltwch â verity6.jones@uwe.ac.uk i ymuno. Prosiect y Cleddau Canolfan DarwinCymbrogi ExplorifyCadwch Gymru'n Daclus ac Eco-sgolion--------------------------------------------In this episode of Sgwrsio with the EWC, we explore how environmental education is shaping the future of learning in Wales. Host Bethan Stacey is joined by Dr Verity Jones (University of the West of England), and Sharon Davies (Manorbier School) to discuss:why environmental education is a key part of the Curriculum for Waleshow schools can embed sustainability into everyday learningthe importance of partnerships, networks, and emotional wellbeing in climate educationpractical teaching strategies, from outdoor learning to digital innovationAdditional resources and linksThe Climate Change Primary Education Research Network (CCPERN). The group meets online once a term. Please contact verity6.jones@uwe.ac.uk to join. The Cleddau ProjectThe Darwin CentreCymbrogi ExplorifyKeep Wales Tidy and Eco-Schools
  • 5.1. Sgwrsio with the EWC: wellbeing | lles (bonus | bonws)

    10:16||Season 1, Ep. 5.1
    Cynnwys ychwanegol gan Graeme Jones o Ysgol Gynradd Palmerston. Mae Graeme yn cynnig ychydig o tips ar sut i gynnal a gwella eich lles eich hunain, lles eich staff a'ch cydweithwyr, yn ogystal â'ch dysgwyr.Bonus content by Greme Jones of Palmerston Primary School. Graeme offers hints and tips on how to maintain and improve your own wellbeing, as well as that of your staff and colleagues, as well as the wellbeing of your learners.
  • 5. Sgwrsio with the EWC: wellbeing

    36:00||Season 1, Ep. 5
    Dewch i fwynhau sgwrs hawdd a defnyddiol am sut i wella'ch lles eich hun, a sut i ofalu am les eich cydweithwyr yn y sector addysg. Yn y bennod hon mae Hayden Llewellyn cael cwmni Faye McGuinness, Cyfarwyddwr Rhaglenni Education Support, a Graeme Jones, Dirprwy Bennaeth Ysgol Gynradd Palmerston.Adnoddau Education SupportAdnodd what's on your plateArolygaeth Broffesiynol ar gyfer Arweinwyr Ysgolion, wedi ei ariannu'n llawnGwasanaeth Cynghorol i StaffRhif ffôn llinell gymorth 08000 562 561----------Come and enjoy an easy and informative conversation on how to improve your own wellbeing, and how to look out for your co-workers' wellbeing in the education sector. In this episode Hayden Llewellyn is joined by Faye McGuinness Director of Programmes at Education Support, and Graeme Jones, Deputy Head of Palmerston Primary School.Education Support resourcesWhat's on your plate e-learningFully funded Professional Supervision for School LeadersStaff Advisory ServiceHelpline number 08000 562 561
  • 4. Sgwrsio gyda CGA: Cymraeg yn y gweithlu addysg

    35:55||Season 1, Ep. 4
    Yn y bennod hon mae Bethan Holliday-Stacey, Cyfarwyddwr Datblygiad Proffesiynol, Achredu a Pholisi CGA, yn cael cwmni Efa Gruffudd Jones, Comisiynydd y Gymraeg, Meinir Ebbsworth, Cyfarwyddwr Strategol, y Ganolfan Dysgu Cymraeg Genedlaethol, a Luc Rasmussen, Swyddog Recriwtio a Chefnogaeth CGA.Maent yn trafod y Gymraeg yn y gweithlu addysg, gan gynnwys recriwtio pobl i'r sector, sut gall pobl ddysgu neu wella eu Cymraeg, a tharged miliwn o siaradwyr Cymraeg Llywodraeth Cymru, a sut mae hyn oll yn gweithio tuag ato.Mae'r bennod hon yn yr iaith Gymraeg.AdnoddauCymraeg Gweithlu Addysg | Dysgu CymraegAddysgwyr CymruComisiynydd y Gymraeg-------------------------------This is a Welsh medium episode.In this episode Bethan Holliday-Stacey, Director of Professional Development, Accreditation and Policy for EWC is joined by Efa Gruffudd Jones, Welsh Language Commissioner, Meinir Ebbsworth, Strategic Director, the National Centre for Learning Welsh, and Luc Rasmussen, Recruitment and Support Officer, EWC.They discuss Welsh in the education workforce, including recruiting people to the sector, how people can learn or improve their Welsh language skills, and Welsh Government's million Welsh speakers target, and how this all contributes to that end.ResourcesEducation workforce | Learn WelshEducators WalesWelsh Language Commissioner