Here is a link to a specific section on the North Wales Police website which contains resources to assist individuals who wish to develop their Welsh language skills. All roles within the NWP require a level of Welsh language skill. As part of the application process, individuals will be assessed on their spoken Welsh. The resources on the website help individuals prepare for the assessment. These resources are relevant to individuals interested in starting a career with the police. 

The 'Animo' suite includes a textbook, grammar workbook and answers to the grammar workbook. They: provide comprehensive grammar and skills support, helping students understand and manipulate new language; support independent learning skills; provide end-of-topic tests to monitor progress. Mainly aimed at AS/A-Level Spanish candidates, the resources are also beneficial to students studying Spanish degree courses through the medium of Welsh. Due to copyright requirements, you will need to obtain a password to access the Animo resources. Complete the form and the Coleg will send you the password.

At this uncertain time it can be a daunting task to manage time effectively. As many of us adjust to working remotely, while others learn to adapt to working in a different atmosphere on campus, time management can be challenging. This is a practical opportunity to review your personal style in terms of how you manage your work, people, administration, work-life balance and so on. Contents: Virtual working and managing various work pressures along with the challenges of care duties etc. have stretched most of us lately. This workshop will be an opportunity to think about these new pressures and the impact on our time, as well as an opportunity to consider ways of working more effectively both individually and as a team. At the end of this workshop trainees should be able to: • Identify problems and produce an action plan. • Identify patterns of procrastination. • Work better through effective planning and prioritising. • Make effective use of your diary/personal planner • Streamline/get rid of piles of paperwork and burdensome e-mails. • Make effective use of time with others.   Mari Ellis Roberts Mari is a Human Resources Officer at Bangor University and is responsible for in-house Staff Development provision. She also manages the University's Motivation and Mentoring scheme and runs personal effectiveness workshops such as time management skills, effective goal setting etc.  

These guidelines present different things that should be considered when creating digital learning resources. The guide refers to the following elements: Research and planning Authoring the content Accessibility and copyright Adding a resource on the Porth Adnoddau Resource creation toolkit (a list of software and packages) Resource creation checklist Accessibility checklist In addition, there is a link to the Welsh Language Commissioner's Bilingual Design Guide. This guide talks about how to introduce both languages when designing material. 

This resource is built on a series of behaviour change workshops. The resource is a presentation recording that conceptualizes rational and irrational behaviour, discusses the factors affecting the choice of Welsh medium higher education, and outlines a behaviour change framework and a worked example. The resource would be of relevance to anyone within the higher education sector seeking to use a behavioural approach to changing behaviour. Such an approach recognises the importance of framing decisions and the irrational character of behaviour, and has become popular amongst governments and policymakers. The presentation can be watched, and the worked example can provide some inspiration for using a behavioural approach.

Bovine TB (bTB) is one of the main animal health and welfare challenges in Wales and was responsible for the slaughter of 10,974 cattle in Wales between June 2019 and May 2020 (DEFRA, 2020). It is estimated that the disease costs the taxpayer £15 million annually in Wales alone, which includes veterinary costs, compensation to farmers, administrative costs, etc. Furthermore, dealing with the disease has an effect on the mental health of those involved. The link between wildlife and bTB is an obvious one that fuels much debate, but what about the role that the environment plays in nurturing and spreading this disease? There are scientists who have already explored this question by successfully demonstrating at laboratory level that the conditions present in the cow’s environment are favourable for M. bovis. Despite this, research at farm level remains scarce, especially in areas that suffer from chronic cases of bTB. The purpose of this literature review is to summarise the current situation in Wales, and the state of our knowledge regarding environmental bTB.

Poet and performer Rufus Mufasa reads one of her Welsh language poems, 'Operation Rescue' to celebrate International Mother Language Day 2021. Includes a video of the reading, a PDF copy of the words for study material and another short video where Rufus talks about her relationship with the Welsh language. © Rufus Mufasa 2021

Are you studying Art, Design and Technology, or interest in the field? Join us in a fascinating conversation with 4 young Welsh artists who are establishing themselves in the art and design world in Wales and beyond. 'Cefn Llwyfan' Pursuing a career in Art and Design zoom talk is organised in collaboration with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, Coleg Sir Gâr School of Art, Swansea College of Art and Cardiff College of Art.     The four contributors are:   Photographer Carys Huws, who works internationally and now lives in Berlin. Designer Alis Knits, who pioneers crafts and materials from her studio in Cardiff and Lampeter. Designer Llio Davies, who specialises in ceramic and jewellery designs   Swansea-based young artist Tomos Sparnon Wednesday, 24 March 2021 Time – 6PM To get the zoom link - email m.jones@colegcymraeg.ac.uk

'Golwg ar Gelf'  (A look at art) is an experimental virtual exhibition which gives Welsh medium students, studying across the fields of Art and Design, to share their work.

This collection consists of a series of posters which include general key terms for learners studying Public Services. These posters were developed by Coleg Sir Gâr. The series includes 9 pdfs which can be downloaded and printed to support the introduction of Welsh on Public Services courses. The posters can be displayed on the wall in the classroom.  The collection also includes a series of posters which include key terms specific for Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services units. There are key terms posters available for all 7 units which are:  Unit 1: Citizenship and Diversity   Unit 2: Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services  Unit 3: Global Affairs, the Media and the Uniformed Protective Services  Unit 4: Physical Preparation, Health and Wellbeing  Unit 5: Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services  Unit 6: Government and the Protective Services  Unit 7: Planning for and Responding to Emergency Incidents    Note that accessible Word documents are available for both resources separately.   

An online conference for university and further education students of education, childcare and children and young people's services. The conference will discuss presentations on different aspects of children's voices in relation to Covid-19, racism, and advocacy. There will also be a presentation by Sally Holland, Wales's Children's Commissioner. The coference was held online on 24 February 202. Recordings of the presentations can be viewed below:

This is a conference for students aged 16 years and over in schools, colleges and universities who are considering a career in engineering, computer science or a related discipline. What career paths can you follow?  What demand is there for your skills in Wales and in Welsh? The Conference will be held over Zoom through the medium of Welsh with simultaneous translation to English You will hear from people who work in these disciplines.  You will also be given the opportunity to ask questions.   Chair: Ann Beynon, Former EHRC Commissioner Wales, Former Director, BT Wales. Speakers:   Peter Gwyn Williams - Digital Infrastructure Department, Welsh Government Carwyn Lloyd-Jones, Director of ICT & Digital Business, Digital Health and Care Wales   Mark Davies, Civil Engineer, Director at EDAF   Siwan Owen, Associate Development Manager at Electronic Arts   Ceri Mai, Degree Apprentice in Cyber Security Gwynedd Council, Hywel Ifans, Director at BCC IT Rhys Williams, Systems & IT Manager, Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol