The aim of the newsletter* is to provide up to date information on post 14 education and training developments in Wales and England.
Os hoffech chi ddarllen y cylchlythyr yn y Gymraeg, cliciwch yma**
Funding from the Welsh Assembly Government initiative RAISE to help economically and socially disadvantaged pupils has had a positive impact on pupils’ attitudes, attendance and behaviour according to a report published today by Estyn. Press release
The aims of this survey were to provide updated learner satisfaction and related measures for students in school sixth forms (Years 12 and 13) and to set a baseline measurement for learner satisfaction and related topics for Year 10 and 11 students.
The Nuffield Review was an independent review of all aspects of 14-19 education and training, funded by the Nuffield Foundation. This summary, although covering the Review as a whole, provides a special focus on Wales. You can also read the Executive Summary of Education For All report Press release
This paper has been prepared on behalf of the ‘Youth and local authority services team’ in Estyn. The report evaluates aspects of local authority youth service operational activity and management functions.
This document informs institutions of financial health performance indicators for the further education sector in Wales for 2007/08.
First Minister, Rhodri Morgan spoke of the importance the UK School Games play in helping our children develop active habits which will last a lifetime at a reception to celebrate the event coming to Wales in September. The UK School Games are part of the UK build up towards the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. The UK School Games will take place in Wales from the 3rd – 6th September 2009.
Apprentices are learning valuable skills which will be a strong asset for Wales’ future, Deputy First Minister and Minister for Economy and Transport Ieuan Wyn Jones said. The Deputy First Minister was meeting apprentices from Coleg Menai who are employed by the Denis Ferranti Group, Bangor. The visit took place as the Welsh Assembly Government marks the second anniversary of the One Wales programme.
The number of applicants to UK universities and colleges is up 9.7% on this time last year. Data released by UCAS refers to the number of applications for people applying for full-time undergraduate courses by 30 June. So far this year, 592,312 people have applied to start courses this autumn compared with 540,108 at the same point last year.
This is the latest edition of the FE and Skills e-newsletter - a direct news and information link from BIS to the further education (FE) and skills sector.
This month there is a new section dedicated to continuing professional development. ‘CPD matters’ will capture all the latest news about CPD for the children’s workforce in schools and report on developments in research and current thinking.
Young people's aspirations towards higher education are the highest ever, with 77 percent saying they are fairly likely or very likely to enter university. The findings, from an Ipsos MORI poll of over 2,447 pupils aged 11-16 in state schools, come despite reports of poorer graduate job prospects in the recession, Press release
Beginning in October 2008, the Department for Children, Schools and Families and Ofsted undertook a wide-ranging consultation on the proposals for developing indicators of a school’s contribution to well-being. The consultation included the publication of a consultation document and a formal three-month online consultation process. This evaluation report summarises the responses to the consultation.
Continuing professional development (CPD) is increasingly seen as an essential driver in raising the standards of teaching and learning in post-16 education and training. Requirements and processes have been set in place by Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) and Institute for Learning (IfL) to ensure that every teacher engages in CPD - but is it getting the strategic attention it deserves in every organisation?
**Os dymunwch dderbyn y cylchlythyr wythnosol yn y Gymraeg, anfonwch e-bost at rhys.davies4@wales.gsi.gov.uk.
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