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The Importance of Leadership of Professional Learning in Education

The National Academy for Educational Leadership's latest podcast explores the importance of the leadership of professional learning in education. Featuring Professor Ken Jones, Nick Allen (Associate & Headteacher of Saundersfoot Community Primary School) and Emma Chivers (Youth Work Consultant for the National Academy for Educational Leadership). This podcast follows on from Professor Ken Jones' Leadership Unlocked webinar from Spring 2024.

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Pwysigrwydd Arwain Dysgu Proffesiynol mewn Addysg

Mae podlediad diweddaraf yr Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth Addysgol yn archwilio pwysigrwydd arweinyddiaeth dysgu proffesiynol mewn addysg. Yn cynnwys yr Athro Ken Jones, Nick Allen (Cydymaith a Phennaeth Ysgol Gynradd Gymunedol Saundersfoot) ac Emma Chivers (Ymgynghorydd Gwaith Ieuenctid ar gyfer yr Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth Addysgol). Mae’r podlediad hwn yn dilyn gweminar Datgloi Arweinyddiaeth yr Athro Ken Jones o Wanwyn 2024.

[Welsh Language Podcast]

Leadership Talks… Returning to Wales

Join Amanda Williams, Expressive Arts Leader and Siân Bradley, Head of Biology at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf as they share their leadership journeys and their return to Wales to teach in Welsh medium education. Facilitated by Meleri Light, Head of Welsh, National Academy for Educational Leadership Wales.

[Podlediad Cyfrwng Cymraeg]

Sgyrsiau Arweinyddiaeth… Dychwelyd i Gymru

Ymunwch â Amanda Williams, Arweinydd Maes Dysgu a Phrofiad Celfyddydau Mynegiannol a Siân Bradley, Pennaeth Bioleg yn Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf wrth iddynt rannu eu teithiau arweinyddiaeth a dychwelyd i Gymru i addysgu mewn addysg cyfrwng Cymraeg. Hwylusir gan Meleri Light, Pennaeth y Gymraeg, Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth Addysgol Cymru.

Yr Athro Mererid Hopwood - Arwain yn y Gymraeg: Y Daith i 2050

[Cynnwys Cyfrwng Cymraeg yn Unig]

Darganfyddwch fewnwelediadau, trafodaethau, a chyflwyniadau allweddol o'n cynhadledd Arwain yn y Gymraeg: Y Daith i 2050 ar 1 Mai 2024.

Daeth y gynhadledd cyfrwng Cymraeg hon â phrifathrawon, uwch arweinwyr, a dylanwadwyr addysgol o wahanol sectorau ynghyd i ddathlu cynnydd addysg Gymraeg a thrafod y daith uchelgeisiol tuag at gyrraedd 1 miliwn o siaradwyr Cymraeg erbyn 2050.

Mae’r recordiad hwn yn cynnwys yr Athro Mererid Hopwood, Athro’r Gymraeg ac Astudiaethau Celtaidd, Prifysgol Aberystwyth.

Cynhaliwyd y gynhadledd drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

Profession Mererid Hopwood - Leading in Welsh: The Journey to 2050

[Welsh Language Content Only]

Discover key insights, discussions, and presentations from our Leading in Welsh: The Journey to 2050 conference on 1 May 2024.

This Welsh-medium conference brought together headteachers, senior leaders, and educational influencers from various sectors to celebrate the progress in Welsh language education and discuss the ambitious journey towards reaching 1 million Welsh speakers by 2050.

This recording features Professor Mererid Hopwood, Professor of Welsh and Celtic Studies, Aberystwyth University.

The conference was conducted through the medium of Welsh.

Leadership Talks… Leading the Charge: Preventing Youth Homelessness in Schools

Join Emma Chivers (Leadership Advisor for Youth Work, National Academy for Educational Leadership) and Nick Hudd (Senior Youth Work Practitioner, Pembrokeshire County Council) in discussion as they explore preventing youth homelessness in schools.

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Sgyrsiau Arweinyddiaeth… Arwain y Cyhuddiad: Atal Digartrefedd Ieuenctid mewn Ysgolion

Ymunwch ag Emma Chivers (Ymgynghorydd Arwain Gwaith Ieuenctid, yr Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth Addysgol) a Nick Hudd (Uwch Ymarferydd Gwaith Ieuenctid, Cyngor Sir Benfro) mewn trafodaeth wrth iddynt archwilio atal digartrefedd ieuenctid mewn ysgolion.

[Welsh Language Podcast]

Leadership Talks… Leadership Journeys

Join Owen Evans (His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales, Estyn) and Dr Gwenllian Lansdown Davies (Chief Executive, Mudiad Meithrin) and Dewi Wyn Hughes a Leadership Academy Associate and Headteacher of Ysgol Gwynedd as they share their leadership journeys.

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[Podlediad Cyfrwng Cymraeg]

Sgyrsiau Arweinyddiaeth… Teithiau Arweinyddiaeth

Ymunwch ag Owen Evans (Prif Arolygydd Ei Mawrhydi dros Addysg a Hyfforddiant yng Nghymru, Estyn) a Dr Gwenllian Lansdown Davies (Prif Weithredwr, Mudiad Meithrin) a Dewi Wyn Hughes Cydymaith yr Academi Arweinyddiaeth a Phennaeth Ysgol Gwynedd wrth iddynt rannu eu teithiau arweinyddiaeth.

The Leadership of Equity

The National Academy for Educational Leadership’s latest podcast explores The Leadership of Equity. Featuring Diana Osagie (Founder of Courageous Leadership & The Academy of Women’s Leadership), Catrin Coulthard (Associate & Headteacher, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Calon y Cymoedd), Shelley Davies (Associate Assistant Headteacher, Pencoed Comprehensive School) and Russ Dwyer (Associate & Headteacher, St Thomas Community Primary School). This podcast follows on from Diana Osagie's Leadership Unlocked webinar from autumn 2023.

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Arwain Ecwiti

Mae podlediad diweddaraf yr Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth Addysgol yn archwilio The Leadership of Equity. Yn cynnwys Diana Osagie (Sylfaenydd Arweinyddiaeth Dewr a’r Academi Arweinyddiaeth Merched), Catrin Coulthard (Prifathrawes Gyswllt a Phennaeth, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Calon y Cymoedd), Shelley Davies (Pennaeth Cynorthwyol Cyswllt, Ysgol Gyfun Pencoed) a Russ Dwyer (Prifathrawes Gyswllt a Phennaeth, Ysgol Gynradd Gymunedol St Thomas). Mae’r podlediad hwn yn dilyn gweminar Arweinyddiaeth Unlocked Diana Osagie o hydref 2023.

Voices from the Field: Rachel Simmonds

Rachel Simmonds

Strategic Manager, Conwy Youth Service

Rachel Simmonds joined Conwy County Borough Council in 2007, following a range of previous roles within community settings. In 2007, Rachel joined Conwy as a Professional Youth Worker and since this time her roles within the organisation has developed continuously, and she is currently Strategic Manager of Conwy Youth Service and Outdoor Education.

Rachel feels Youth Work is at the heart of the community, providing positive caring and welcoming spaces for young people to connect, share and learn. Rachel has always had a passion and interest in improving Young people’s mental health, including providing outdoor experiences and opportunities to push boundaries, overcome challenges and have fun. Rachel feels the above outlook has supported her within her personal and professional career, never being scared to try something new!

Outside of work, Rachel is a keen walker and enjoys discovering new places. Rachel is married with two children and enjoys spending time with them exploring, learning and having fun. She is also a governor at a local primary school.

Part of the National Academy for Educational Leadership Wales’ Leading from the Middle: Middle Leaders in Wales conference 30 March 2023.

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Lleisiau o'r Maes: Rachel Simmonds

Rachel Simmonds

Rheolwr Strategol, Gwasanaeth Ieuenctid Conwy

Ymunodd Rachel Simmonds â Chyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy yn 2007, yn dilyn amrywiaeth o rolau blaenorol mewn lleoliadau cymunedol. Yn 2007, ymunodd Rachel â Chonwy fel Gweithiwr Ieuenctid Proffesiynol ac ers hynny mae ei rolau yn y sefydliad wedi datblygu'n barhaus, ac mae hi bellach yn Rheolwr Strategol Gwasanaeth Ieuenctid ac Addysg Awyr Agored Conwy.

Mae Rachel yn teimlo bod Gwaith Ieuenctid wrth wraidd y gymuned, gan ddarparu mannau gofalu a chroesawgar cadarnhaol i bobl ifanc gysylltu, rhannu a dysgu. Mae Rachel bob amser wedi bod ag angerdd a diddordeb mewn gwella iechyd meddwl pobl ifanc, gan gynnwys darparu profiadau a chyfleoedd awyr agored i wthio ffiniau, goresgyn heriau a chael hwyl. Mae Rachel yn teimlo bod y rhagolygon uchod wedi ei chefnogi o fewn ei gyrfa bersonol a phroffesiynol, heb fod ofn rhoi cynnig ar rywbeth newydd!

Y tu allan i'r gwaith, mae Rachel yn gerddwr brwd ac yn mwynhau darganfod llefydd newydd. Mae Rachel yn briod gyda dau o blant ac yn mwynhau treulio amser gyda nhw yn archwilio, dysgu a chael hwyl. Mae hi hefyd yn llywodraethwr mewn ysgol gynradd leol.

Rhan o gynhadledd Arwain o’r Canol: Arweinwyr Canol Yng Nghymru yr Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth Addysgol Cymru ar 30 Mawrth 2023.

Matthew O’Brien Headteacher Birchgrove Primary School

Matthew O’Brien started teaching in 1999 and has gained a thorough knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and has experience teaching across the age ranges from Reception to Year 6 and in a Special Teaching Facility.

During his career, he progressed from class teacher with curriculum responsibilities to two deputy headships, and in 2008 was seconded by the Local Authority as acting headteacher. In 2009, he was appointed headteacher of a Junior school and soon after successfully amalgamated the Infant and the Junior schools.

He has been headteacher of Birchgrove Primary School since November 2013; a school that nurtures children’s natural curiosity, and develops happy, confident learners.

Facilitating the Professional Learning of staff is central to Matthew’s philosophy. All staff at Birchgrove Primary School successfully understand the school’s vision and as a result, they work together as a community. Over time, the school has successfully brought about significant improvements and sustains these in a meaningful way. Much of this has been achieved by supporting the professional learning of the staff and strengthening collaboration with parents and the wider community.

Part of the National Academy for Educational Leadership Wales’ Leading from the Middle: Middle Leaders in Wales conference 30 March 2023.

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Matthew O’Brien

Pennaeth Ysgol Gynradd Gellifedw

Dechreuodd Matthew O'Brien ddysgu yn 1999 ac mae wedi cael gwybodaeth drylwyr o'r Cwricwlwm Cynradd ac mae ganddo brofiad o addysgu ar draws yr oedran yn amrywio o'r Dderbynfa i Flwyddyn 6 ac mewn Cyfleuster Addysgu Arbennig.

Yn ystod ei yrfa, aeth ymlaen o athro dosbarth gyda chyfrifoldebau'r cwricwlwm i ddau ddirprwy brifathrawiaeth, ac yn 2008 cafodd ei secondio gan yr Awdurdod Lleol fel pennaeth dros dro. Yn 2009, fe'i penodwyd yn bennaeth ysgol Iau ac yn fuan llwyddodd i gyfuno'r Babanod a'r ysgolion Iau.

Mae'n bennaeth Ysgol Gynradd Gellifedw ers Tachwedd 2013; ysgol sy'n meithrin chwilfrydedd naturiol plant, ac yn datblygu dysgwyr hapus, hyderus.

Mae hwyluso Dysgu Proffesiynol staff yn ganolog i athroniaeth Matthew. Mae holl staff Ysgol Gynradd Gellifedw yn llwyddo i ddeall gweledigaeth yr ysgol ac o ganlyniad, maent yn gweithio gyda'i gilydd fel cymuned. Dros amser, mae'r ysgol wedi llwyddo i sicrhau gwelliannau sylweddol ac yn cynnal y rhain mewn ffordd ystyrlon. Mae llawer o hyn wedi'i gyflawni drwy gefnogi dysgu proffesiynol y staff a chryfhau cydweithio gyda rhieni a'r gymuned ehangach.

Rhan o gynhadledd Arwain o’r Canol: Arweinwyr Canol Yng Nghymru yr Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth Addysgol Cymru ar 30 Mawrth 2023.

Owain Jones, Headteacher Aberaeron Comprehensive School

This presentation is delivered through the medium of Welsh.

Owain Jones has been the headteacher at Aberaeron Comprehensive School since 2015 and was previously the Deputy Headteacher at the school. Owain started his career at Ysgol Y Strade in Llanelli and was given the opportunity to develop various leadership skills whilst in this post. Owain is currently a mentor to leaders on senior leadership development programmes and the NPQH qualification and is a peer inspector for Estyn.

Part of the National Academy for Educational Leadership Wales’ Leading from the Middle: Middle Leaders in Wales conference 30 March 2023.

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Owain Jones, Pennaeth Ysgol Gyfun Aberaeron

Cyflwynir y cyflwyniad hwn trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

Owain Jones yw pennaeth Ysgol Gyfun Aberaeron ers 2015 a chyn hynny bu'n Ddirprwy Bennaeth yr ysgol. Dechreuodd Owain ei yrfa yn Ysgol Y Strade, Llanelli a chafodd y cyfle i ddatblygu sgiliau arwain amrywiol wrth ddilyn y swydd hon. Ar hyn o bryd, mae Owain yn fentor i arweinwyr ar uwch raglenni datblygu arweinyddiaeth a chymhwyster NPQH ac mae'n arolygydd cyfoedion i Estyn.

Rhan o gynhadledd Arwain o’r Canol: Arweinwyr Canol Yng Nghymru yr Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth Addysgol Cymru ar 30 Mawrth 2023.