Careers services in Wales work well with their local Learning Pathway networks to support learners aged 14-19, says a report published by Estyn. Most networks feel that Careers Wales companies’ impartial role has helped to break down barriers and improve dialogue between schools and colleges. Press release Publication
The current institutional review cycle Wales(IR) is coming to an end, and a new process needs to be developed for 2009/10 onwards. This event will inform delegates on the development of the next IR process and inform HEFCW’s future approach to quality enhancement. More
Estyn has published a review of ESOL provision. Wales has seen a significant increase in the number of migrant workers, refugees and asylum seekers entering the country over the last decade. Estyn found that the overall quality of ESOL courses has suffered because of the increased demands placed on providers. Press release Publication
The key points from the latest release are: For full-time first degree graduates from Welsh HEIs in 2006/07 whose destination was known at around 6 months after graduation: 62 per cent were in employment; 10 per cent were in a combination of work and study; 17 per cent were in further study only; and 6 per cent were assumed to be unemployed. More
A grant package of over £7.5m for early years and schools in Wales to improve basic skills levels has been announced by Deputy Minister for Skills, John Griffiths. As part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s ‘Words Talk - Numbers Count National Basic Skills Strategy’, the grants will provide additional funding for schools so they are better able to identify and support children falling behind in their learning. More
LSN and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills need your help. They have teamed up to identify how employability skills can most effectively be taught and, clearly, evidence of this is most likely to be found at the front-line. More
The Committee will discuss its future work Programme and the Welsh Assembly Government Consultation - Taking Action on Child Poverty. More
Every head teacher I meet wants the very best for the pupils at their school, but they all tell me they can’t do it alone. They know parents are the most important influence on their children, and that if they want to raise standards for all their pupils then they have to tackle barriers to learning that lie well beyond the school gates. More
New research commissioned by the Learning and Skills Council’s (LSC) to highlight its Education Maintenance Allowance has revealed that a staggering quarter of English teenagers believe that education is not important in achieving their goals. More
Self-regulation promises to be one of the biggest changes for the sector since incorporation. Many sector leaders and managers now consider it the best way forward and a change that will improve the system for all. LSN, along with the Association for College Management and the 157 Group hosted a seminar back in October last year on self-regulation in the FE sector. More
Assessment system will build on improvement and drive up performance in Further Education sector. FE providers will soon be able to show how good their organisations are under a new assessment system launched by Bill Rammell, Minister for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education. More
A new national initiative to help improve the health and wellbeing of students and staff in further education colleges was announced today by Bill Rammell, Minister for Further Education, at the National Learners Panel annual event. More
