Sgwrsio gyda CGA | Sgwrsio with the EWC

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Join us as we engage in lively discussion, sharing experiences, ideas, and perspectives on the ever-evolving landscape of the education workforce in Wales. In each episode, we will be joined by a variety of guests to delve deeper into topics that matter to you. From innovation, to professional development, policy changes, to the future of education, we aim to provide thought-provoking insights and practical takeaways to help you in your day to day practice. Make sure you don’t miss an episode – subscribe now via your podcast provider or just search ‘Sgwrsio with the EWC’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Sgwrsio with the EWC: Dr Dean Burnett

    05/30/2025

    Sgwrsio with the EWC: Dr Dean Burnett

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  2. Sgwrsio with the EWC: AI in education

    04/11/2025

    Sgwrsio with the EWC: AI in education

    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. Adnoddau Siarad yn Broffesiynol 2025 AI mewn addysg: llywio cyfleoedd, heriau a moeseg - y negeseuon allweddol o Siarad yn Broffesiynol 2025 Educate 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. Resources Professionally Speaking 2025 AI in education: navigating opportunities, challenges, and ethics – key takeaways from Professionally Speaking 2025 Educate Ventures Research – AI tool risk assessments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  3. 02/11/2025

    Sgwrsio with the EWC: Bridging the gap – women and girls in STEM

    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 teaching This 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 links STEM CymruWelsh Valleys Engineering Project bilingual resourcesEducators WalesAspires research from Professor Louise ArcherScience Capital Teaching ApproachRoyal Academy of EngineeringInstitute of PhysicsWomen’s Engineering SocietyCareers Wales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  4. 02/06/2025

    Sgwrsio with the EWC: Education and the environment

    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 digidol Adnoddau a dolenni ychwanegol Rhwydwaith 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 innovation Additional resources and links The 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  5. Sgwrsio with the EWC: wellbeing | lles (bonus | bonws)

    09/18/2024 ·  Bonus

    Sgwrsio with the EWC: wellbeing | lles (bonus | bonws)

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  6. Sgwrsio with the EWC: wellbeing

    05/24/2024

    Sgwrsio with the EWC: wellbeing

    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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  7. Sgwrsio gyda CGA: Cymraeg yn y gweithlu addysg

    03/01/2024

    Sgwrsio gyda CGA: Cymraeg yn y gweithlu addysg

    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. Adnoddau Cymraeg Gweithlu Addysg | Dysgu Cymraeg Addysgwyr Cymru Comisiynydd 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. Resources Education workforce | Learn Welsh Educators Wales Welsh Language Commissioner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  8. Sgwrsio with the EWC: Diversifying Wales’ education workforce

    10/26/2023

    Sgwrsio with the EWC: Diversifying Wales’ education workforce

    Yn y bennod hon, mae Prif Weithredwr CGA, Hayden Llewellyn yn cael cwmni cynrychiolwyr o amryw sectorau addysg Cymru i drafod y darlun presennol o ran amrywiaeth mewn addysg yng Nghymru, pwysigrwydd cynrychiolaeth ac amrywiaeth, a'r camau sydd i'w cymryd i well amrywiaeth, gan yr arweinwyr hynny sy'n gweithio ar lawr gwlad. Adnoddau Cynllun Cymhelliant Addysg Gychwynnol i Athrawon (AGA) o Gymunedau Ethnig Lleiafrifol (£5,000). Os ydych yn uniaethu fel person o leiafrif ethnig. Cymhelliant Addysg Gychwynnol Athrawon ar gyfer Pynciau â Blaenoriaeth (£15,000). Os ydych yn bwriadu addysgu un o'r pynciau â blaenoriaeth. Cynllun Cymhelliant Iaith Athrawon Yfory (£,5000). Os ydych yn bwriadu addysgu Cymraeg fel pwnc neu addysgu drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg. ------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode, host and EWC Chief Executive Hayden Llewellyn is joined by representatives from across Wales’ education sector to discuss the current picture in terms of diversity in Welsh education, the importance of representation and diversification, and the steps to be taken to improve diversity, from those on the ground to those in leadership roles. Resources Ethnic Minority Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Incentive (£5,000). If you identify as a person from a minority ethnic background. Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Priority Subject Incentive (£15,000). If you intend to teach one of the priority subjects. Iaith Athrawon Yfory Incentive Scheme (£,5000). If you are intending to teach Welsh or through the medium of Welsh Gwestai'r bennod | Episode guests Chantelle Haughton & Leon Andrews, DARPL Yusuf Ibrahim, Cardiff and Vale College Loren Henry, Urban Circle Newport Aminur Rahman, Addysgwyr Cymru/Educators Wales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  9. Sgwrsio with the EWC: peer-on-peer sexual harrasment

    09/11/2023

    Sgwrsio with the EWC: peer-on-peer sexual harrasment

    Yn ystod ein Dosbarth meistr ar 18 mai 2023, "Dy'n ni ddim yn dweud wrth yr athrawon": deall a mynd i'r afael ag aflonyddu rhywiol mewn lleoliadau addysg, cawsom fwy o gwestiynau nag oedd amser i'w hateb. Felly, ry'n ni wedi gwahodd rhai o'r panelwyr yn ôl i ateb y cwestiynau hynny. Mae Hayden Llewellyn, yn cael cwmni Kelly Harris, o elusen iechyd rhywiol Brook, Sharron Wareham o'r elusen plant Barnardo’s, ac Elinor Puzey o'r NSPCC. Peidiwch â cholli pennod. Tanysgrifiwch nawr gyda'ch darparwr podlediadau, neu chwiliwch am 'Sgwrsio gyda CGA' . Dylech fod yn ymwybodol fod y bennod hon yn trafod materion allai fod yn sensitif. Os oes gyda chi unrhyw bryderon o ran ymddygiad honedig neu anghymhwyster ymarferydd addysg cofrestredig, ewch i wefan CGA. -------------------------------------------- During our Masterclass event on 18 May 2023, “We don’t tell the teachers”: understanding and addressing sexual harassment in education settings, we had more questions than we could answer. So, we’ve invited some of the panellists back to answer them. Host, Hayden Llewellyn, is joined by Kelly Harris from the sexual health charity Brook, Sharron Wareham from children’s charity Barnardo’s, and Elinor Puzey from the NSPCC. Make sure you don’t miss an episode. Subscribe now via your podcast provider, just search for ‘Sgwrsio with the EWC’. Please be aware that we discuss potentially sensitive subjects in this episode.   If you have any concerns relating to the alleged conduct or incompetence of a registered education practitioner, visit the EWC website. Resources mentioned in the podcast / Adnoddau yn y podlediad NSPCC online safetyChildline report remove toolBrook online RSE courses on Brook LearnBrook free RSE resourcesBarnardo's resources and video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  10. Sgwrsio with the EWC: The Quality Mark for Youth Work in Wales (QMYW)

    06/28/2023

    Sgwrsio with the EWC: The Quality Mark for Youth Work in Wales (QMYW)

    Host Hayden Llewellyn is joined by QMYW Development Officer Andrew Borsden (EWC), Bethan Wilson (The Prince's Trust Cymru) and Bethan Allan (Newport City Council) to discuss all things Quality Mark. The group discuss the history of the Quality Mark, the benefits of applying, and news on how you can get involved.   Make sure you don’t miss an episode – subscribe now via your podcast provider or just search ‘Sgwrsio with the EWC’. Bydd ein cyflwynydd Hayden Llewellyn, yn cael cwmni Andrew Borsden, Swyddog Datblygu Marc Ansawdd Gwaith Ieuenctid (CGA), Bethan Wilson (The Prince's Trust Cymru), a Bethan Allan (Cyngor Sir Casnewydd), drafod y Marc Ansawdd. Mae'r grŵp yn trafod hanes y Marc Ansawdd, buddio ymgeisio amdano, a gwybodaeth am sut i fod yn rhan ohono.   Peidiwch â cholli pennod - tanysgrifiwch nawr gyda'ch darparwr podlediadau, neu chwiliwch am Sgwrsio gyda CGA'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  11. Trailer

    Yn dod yn fuan o'r CGA - Sgwrsio gyda CGA

    Yn dod yn fuan o'r CGA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

  12. Season 1 Trailer

    Coming soon from the EWC - Sgwrsio with the EWC

    Coming soon from the EWC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

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Join us as we engage in lively discussion, sharing experiences, ideas, and perspectives on the ever-evolving landscape of the education workforce in Wales. In each episode, we will be joined by a variety of guests to delve deeper into topics that matter to you. From innovation, to professional development, policy changes, to the future of education, we aim to provide thought-provoking insights and practical takeaways to help you in your day to day practice. Make sure you don’t miss an episode – subscribe now via your podcast provider or just search ‘Sgwrsio with the EWC’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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