Estyn Podcast - Sgwrs

In this episode of Sgwrs, Estyn inspector Gareth Kiff is joined by Dona Lewis, Chief Executive of the National Centre for Learning Welsh, and Geraint Wilson-Price, Director of Learn Welsh Gwent. They explore how the Welsh for Adults sector has evolved and expanded, the growing range of opportunities to learn Welsh, and the impact of online and workplace learning. The conversation also looks at Estyn’s role in supporting quality and improvement through inspection, and how this helps to raise the profile and standards of the sector.

Yn y bennod hon o Sgwrs, mae Mererid Wyn Williams o Estyn yn ymuno â Dona Lewis, Prif Weithredwr y Ganolfan Dysgu Cymraeg Genedlaethol, a Llinos Roberts, Cyfarwyddwr y Gymraeg yng Ngholeg Cambria, i drafod byd Dysgu Cymraeg sy’n parhau i ddatblygu. Maent yn trafod twf y sector, rôl Estyn wrth arolygu, dysgu Cymraeg yn y gweithle a’r gymuned, a sut mae magu hyder a chreu cyfleoedd i ddefnyddio’r Gymraeg yn agor drysau newydd i ddysgwyr ledled Cymru.

This episode explores how secondary schools can promote positive pupil behaviour through clear expectations, consistent approaches, and strong relationships. Headteachers share practical strategies, including simple behaviour policies, tailored curriculum pathways, mobile phone management, and ongoing staff training to create a positive learning environment.

Mae'r bennod hon yn archwilio sut y gall ysgolion uwchradd hyrwyddo ymddygiad cadarnhaol drwy osod disgwyliadau clir, mabwysiadu dulliau cyson, a meithrin perthnasoedd cryf. Mae penaethiaid yn rhannu strategaethau ymarferol, gan gynnwys polisïau ymddygiad syml, llwybrau cwricwlwm wedi'u teilwra, rheoli defnydd o ffonau symudol, a dysgu proffesiynol parhaus i greu amgylchedd dysgu cadarnhaol.

In this episode of Sgwrs, we explore interim visits and their role in supporting school improvement and self-evaluation. Joined by senior leaders from Greenhill Special School, Caerleon Secondary School and St Peter's RC Primary School, we discuss what schools can expect from the process, from the initial notification through to the visit itself, and share practical experiences of how interim visits can help drive improvement and strengthen leadership.

Yn y bennod hon o Sgwrs, rydym yn trafod ymweliadau interim a'u rôl wrth gefnogi gwelliant ysgolion a hunanwerthuso. Yng nghwmni uwch-arweinwyr o Ysgol Y Dderi ac Ysgol Gynradd Brynsaron, rydym yn archwilio beth i'w ddisgwyl o'r broses ac yn rhannu profiadau ymarferol o sut y gall ymweliadau interim gefnogi arweinyddiaeth a gwella.

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