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Professionally Speaking 2026

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

Read more about our keynote speaker Professor Kelly Mackintosh, and reserve your free place now.

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    We’re taking part in the Welsh Language Commissioner’s Defnyddia dy Gymraeg (Use your Welsh) campaign. At the EWC, we’re proud to be a fully bilingual organisation — offering all our services in Welsh and English, and encouraging staff to use their Welsh in the workplace.

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    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

    EWC celebrates women and girls in STEM through special podcast episode

    To mark the 10 th International Women and Girls in Science Day, the EWC has published a special episode of its podcast, exploring the barriers,...
    11 February

    EWC welcomes plans to strengthen youth work in Wales

    The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has responded to a Welsh Government consultation seeking views on a proposed statutory framework for youth...
    10 February

    Empowering the next generation through environmental education in Wales

    The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has published the latest episode of its podcast, Sgwrsio with the EWC, exploring the vital role of...
    07 February

    Share your views on the EWC’s Strategic Plan

    The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has today (31 January 2025) launched a consultation seeking views on its draft Strategic Plan 2025-28. The...
    31 January

    EWC launches first corporate videos in British Sign Language (BSL)

    The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has, for the first time, published two of its key corporate videos in British Sign Language (BSL). The two...
    06 January

    Future of the EWC’s presence on X

    We wanted to let our audiences know that we have made the decision to discontinue our presence on X (formerly Twitter) effective immediately. This...
    17 December

    Two youth organisations recognised for their excellence

    Flintshire Youth Service and Vale of Glamorgan Youth Service have become the latest organisations to be formally recognised for the quality of their...
    09 December

    EWC supporting Defnyddia dy Gymraeg campaign by Welsh Language Commissioner

    The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has joined other organisations across Wales in taking part in the Defnyddia dy Gymraeg (Use your Welsh)...
    25 November