This document is intended to support the development of effective School/Further Education Institution (FEI) Consortia Arrangements. It provides a flexible guidance framework to support Learning Partnerships who intend to progress post-16 transformation through the establishment of school/FEI consortia.
Here you will find applications to participate in roll-out from academic year 2011/12. Applications are welcome from all providers of 14-19 learning in Wales and should be submitted by 8 November at the very latest.
As part of its Investing in Quality (IiQ) programme, DCELLS is making Quality Improvement Funding (QIF) available to assist providers to develop focused activities which aim to improve the quality of learning. Providers will be able to apply for a grant of up to £6k. The fund is open to all post-16 providers. The closing date to apply for the grant is Monday 11 October 2010.
The Welsh Assembly Government has recently issued this good practice document. It provides a summary overview of the key information and issues for schools and education settings in relation to promoting the emotional health and well-being of children and young people.
This document, which replacesthe previous guidance circular, provides guidance on how schools should develop their sex education policy, plan and deliver their sex and relationships education provision and work in partnership with others.
skillscymru is the biggest event happening in Wales at the Millennium Stadium and whether you are a young person or an adult you can come along find out about careers and skills.
Following a successful pilot with a number of school RE departments in the school year 2009/10, phased national implementation of external moderation of RE teacher assessment will now be rolled out to all maintained secondary schools. Further information will be sent to head teachers during September 2010. This work will be managed on DCELLS’ behalf by WJEC. If you require further information, please contact assessment@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Verifiers’ visits are focused on whole school assessment systems and schools’ use of assessment information. Following verifiers’ visits to all mainstream secondary schools, pilot work will take place during this autumn with a view to extending this support to special schools. If you require further information, please contact assessment@wales.gsi.gov.uk
A competition entitled U-News/CLIC, is encouraging children and young people to pick up a pen, notebook, audio recorder or video camera and report on positive things people of their own generation are doing at home, in school and in their community.
WULF was launched in April 1999 in order to build capacity within the Union movement to maximise their learning engagement with both individuals and employers. The next Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) bidding round commences on 1st September 2010 and ends on 31st October 2010.
The Welsh Assembly Government is carrying out a consultation on draft Criteria for the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification. While the primary focus of the consultation is awarding organisations and others named in the letter, comments are welcome from others with an interest. The draft criteria and covering letter
Inspectors of education from across Europe are visiting Wales this month to attend the prestigious two-day Standing International Conference of Inspectorates where they will share their knowledge and experience of assessing the quality of education.
The digest shows the proportions of teachers in the categories of gender, age, sector and employment status (permanent or supply). The digest includes figures for overseas trained teachers and instructors, who are now required to register provisionally with the GTC.
This report focuses on the factors that contribute positively to Finnish pupils’ success in mathematics and considers the implications for policy and practice in England.
The Local Government Association commissioned NFER to undertake research on the current ‘fitness for purpose’ of the Information, Advice and Guidance services provided to young people in the 14-19 context and to identify improvement and support needs for Local Authorities (LAs).
The Education and Skills Act 2008 legislated to raise the age of compulsory participation in education or training until at least 18 by 2015 and until the end of year in which young people turn 17 in 2013.
