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Our views in response to the revised professional standards consultation

We have published our response to the Welsh Government consultation on revised professional standards for assisting teaching, teaching and...

13 February

A warm welcome to our new Director of Finance and Corporate Services

Christine Hellings has been appointed as the EWC’s new Director of Finance and Corporate Services. Christine brings a wealth of senior experience to...

02 February

Consultation launched on our draft Strategic Plan 2026–29

We have launched a public consultation on our draft Strategic Plan for the period April 2026 to March 2029. The draft Strategic Plan sets out our...

30 January

EWC response to the CYPE report on teacher recruitment and retention in Wales

We welcome the publication of the Senedd Children, Young People and Education Committee’s (CYPE) report on teacher recruitment and retention in...

29 January

Bring your perspective to education regulation in Wales

Recruitment has opened for new members to our Council. We regulate a large and diverse workforce serving learners and young people,...

19 January

New report highlights EWC’s progress on biodiversity and environmental responsibility

We have published our Biodiversity and Resilience of Ecosystems Duty Report, covering the period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025. The report sets...

14 January

Registration is now open for EWC’s Professionally Speaking 2026: Exploring learner behaviour and the power of physical activity

Taking place online on Wednesday 21 January 2026, 16:00–17:30, Professionally Speaking 2026 will feature Professor Kelly Mackintosh of Swansea...

01 December

EWC launches new animation to promote the PLP to organisations

We’ve launched a new animation to help organisations across Wales explore the benefits of the Professional Learning Passport (PLP). The new...

12 November

Welcome to our newly elected Council Chairperson

We are pleased to share that Geraint Williams has been elected as the new Chair of the Education Workforce Council. Geraint, who first joined the...

07 November

EWC response to Neil Foden child practice review

We commend the authors of the independent review for their thorough and considered work. We especially acknowledge the bravery and strength of those...

04 November

Lisa Winstone appointed Chief Executive of the Education Workforce Council

We can confirm that Lisa Winstone has been appointed as our new Chief Executive. Lisa formally takes up the position following a period as Interim...

21 October

EWC publishes new guide to support learners’ wellbeing

The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has published a new good practice guide aimed at helping registrants to support learners’ and young people’s...

17 September

Cardiff Youth Service receives top award

Cardiff Youth Service have been awarded the highly acclaimed gold Quality Mark for Youth Work (QMYW). The QMYW is funded by Welsh Government and...

10 September

Revised Code of Conduct for Wales’ education workforce

The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has today (1 September 2025) launched a revised Code of Professional Conduct and Practice, setting out the...

01 September

EWC congratulates Wales’ newly qualified teachers

The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has extended its congratulations to everyone receiving their Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Wales today (1...

01 August

Latest EWC stats provide a comprehensive picture of Wales’ education workforce

The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has published its Annual Education Workforce Statistics 2025, the independent, professional regulator’s most...

31 July

EWC shares key insights into teacher recruitment and retention

The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has provided both oral and written evidence to the Senedd’s Children, Young People and Education (CYPE)...

30 July

EWC celebrates another year of progress in its Annual Report and Accounts

The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has today (15 July 2025) published its suite of annual reports including its Annual Report and Accounts for...

15 July

Celebrating new and reaccredited QMYW recipients

Three more organisations across Wales have been formally recognised for the quality of their provision, receiving the highly acclaimed Quality Mark...

08 July

Interim Chief Executive named at the EWC

The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has announced the appointment of Lisa Winstone as its Interim Chief Executive. Lisa will take up the role on...

02 July

Celebrating the vital role of youth work in Wales

The Education Workforce Council (EWC) is once again supporting the incredible impact of youth work across Wales, by taking part in Youth Work Week....

22 June

EWC highlights accessibility improvements for Global Accessibility Awareness Day

To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (15 May), the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is highlighting how it is working to make its services...

14 May

EWC hits the road to attend Wales’ top events

This summer, the Education Workforce Council (EWC) will be attending a series of prominent national events across Wales to engage with its...

12 May

Hayden Llewellyn announces retirement as Chief Executive of the EWC

The Chief Executive of the Education Workforce Council (EWC), Hayden Llewellyn, has announced his retirement after 25 years of dedicated service....

01 May

EWC outlines its vision for the future

The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has published its Strategic Plan 2025-28 and refreshed Strategic Equality Plan 2024-28, setting out its key...

01 April

Celebrating success as Cardiff and Merthyr youth services presented national award

Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil Youth Services have become the latest organisations to be formally recognised for the quality of their provision,...

11 March

Your Professional Learning Passport dashboard is being updated

The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has announced a new update to the Professional Learning Passport’s (PLP) dashboard. From 26 February 2025,...

25 February

Have your say on proposed amendments to the Code of Professional Conduct and Practice

The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has launched a consultation on an updated draft of the Code of Professional Conduct and Practice. The Code is...

20 February