Education Minister Jane Hutt has announced the names of the 99 schools which will pilot the School Effectiveness Framework in Wales from September. The Framework will put children and young people at the heart of education policy and delivery in Wales. More
John Griffiths, the Deputy Minister for Skills launched the consultation on the Learning and Skills (Wales) Measure 2008 on the 15 January 2008. The deadline for responses to the consultation was 29 April 2008. The summary document and responses may be accessed here. More
This study sought to examine the perceptions of young people, parents and Network Representatives in relation to the Welsh Assembly Government’s Learning Pathways policy (part of the 14-19 Action Plan 2006-2010) which aims to transform the education and training opportunities available to14-19 year olds). More
The advice was commissioned by the Lifelong Learning and Providers Division of DCELLS to monitor progress made by Careers Wales in supporting the development of 14-19 Learning Pathways. This is part of a series of Estyn reports commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government. More
In April 2006 CRG Research Ltd were commissioned to undertake an evaluation of (CIF). Key findings from the evaluation indicate that CIF has enabled the development of provider partnerships. Where partnerships already existed they have been strengthened – traditional barriers to collaboration such as mistrust are gradually being overcome and partners are beginning to play to each others strengths. More
In a report published last week by Estyn, inspectors found that schools implementing RAISE projects are reporting improvements. RAISE (Raising Attainment and Individual Standards in Education) is a Welsh Assembly Government initiative aimed at improving achievement levels amongst those who are economically and socially disadvantaged. Publication Press release
A literature review followed by discussions with 25 basic skills providers/ practitioners and a survey of 200 learners, spread across Wales. The aims were to gather information on providers’ and practitioners’ views on the challenges involved in improving basic skills capacity in Wales, the key implications for policy and practice in Wales and to identify and discuss any recommendations. More
In a report released entitled ‘Merging the boundaries in adult community-based learning’, Estyn found that providers of adult education consistently deliver good quality education, but are not working together enough to create a joint programme which has been specifically tailored to address the needs of the community. Publication Press release
There were 144,140 enrolments at Welsh HEIs, 4.6 per cent higher than 2005/06. 46 per cent of enrolments were part-time. There were 119,055 Welsh domiciled student enrolments at UK HEIs, 3.7 per cent higher than 2005/06. 51 per cent of enrolments were part-time. More
Are you going to the National Eisteddfod in Cardiff this year? Are you working as a teacher, lecturer or training provider in Wales? Would you like to hear more about the opportunity to improve your Welsh-language skills? If so, come to Cardiff University’s Tent on Saturday 2 August at 11am where John Griffiths, Deputy Minister for Skills, will be speaking with course tutors and past participants about this unique training opportunity. Contact sabbaticalscheme@wales.gsi.gov.uk for more information. More
Hundreds of the UK's most influential business people, ministers and policy makers will be gathering in London today (14 July) as plans are unveiled for the development of the UK's employment and skills systems. The event - hosted by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills - marks the beginning of the Commission's first year of work. More
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has announced the winners of the national Apprenticeship Awards 2008. Now in their fifth year, the Awards are designed to recognise the hard work and commitment of people who are currently undertaking, or who have recently completed, an Apprenticeship, as well as the employers who are successfully using Apprenticeships to improve business performance. More
A website for teachers, parents, young people and others with an interest in dyslexia is being launched today by Sir Jim Rose as part of his review into how children with dyslexia learn best. Sir Jim is asking for personal accounts and experiences as well as details of published research. More
The details of a multi-million pound investment programme to develop large-scale research facilities throughout the UK were announced today by the Department for Innovation Universities and Skills (DIUS). More
Higher education's contribution to the economy continued to grow in 2006-07 reaching record levels. The Higher Education - Business and Community Interaction (HE-BCI) survey, published today, reveals that UK higher education institutions (HEIs) received £2.64 billion from business and community interaction in 2006-07. This is a 17 per cent rise from the last survey (for 2005-06). More
