The aim of the newsletter* is to provide up to date information on post 14 education and training developments in Wales and England.
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Os hoffech chi ddarllen y cylchlythyr yn y Gymraeg, cliciwch yma**
The latest labour force survey for Wales and the UK - published this morning by the Office for National Statistics - shows that the number of people unemployed in Wales fell again, while total UK unemployment rose again. Last month's comparable statistics showed that seasonally adjusted unemployment in Wales fell by 1,000 compared with the previous quarter. Statistics bulletin
Incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour at 47 Welsh schools have reduced by an average of 89%, with 9 reaching a 100% reduction - thanks to Welsh Assembly Government ‘target hardening’ funding. In 2007 the Welsh Assembly Government announced a £12m three-year grant programme to provide sprinklers in schools vulnerable to arson.
This document sets out the purpose of the Model and what is required in preparation for new Measures, Regulations and Directions to be in place in 2010. Statutory Guidance will be produced at this time to support partners in implementing the Model. This will include guidance on commissioning. This guide has been produced to provide information in preparation for the changes needed, and therefore, stakeholders might want to consider laying the foundations for these changes well in advance.
The Welsh Assembly Government is making available a non recurring specific grant payment of £0.5 million to local authorities to meet the burdens of discharging their duties under the Children and Young Persons Act 2008. Future funding will form part of the local government Revenue Support Grant settlement from 2010/11 onwards.
This Accounts Direction advises institutions of the Welsh Assembly Governments requirements of their audited financial statements in accordance with paragraph 54 of the Financial Memorandum.
Universities in Wales have been awarded more than £2 million to support employees, companies and graduates during the economic downturn.
HEFCW has announced the details of a new three-year, £10 million fund designed to encourage universities in Wales to boost their ability to raise funds from voluntary giving. Originally announced by the Welsh Assembly Government in December 2008, the Matched Funding Scheme for Voluntary Giving will provide additional funding to higher education institutions which receive eligible gifts of cash or shares from individuals or organisations.
This is Ofsted’s second report evaluating the progress made in implementing 14–19 reforms. It follows up some of the key strategic issues of the first report, in 2008, and focuses particularly on the introduction of the new 14–19 Diplomas. Overall, 14–19 initiatives have continued to widen opportunities and meet the needs of young people.
Most college learners believe their course played an important role in getting a job, a Government report has revealed. In a survey of over 4,800 people who had completed a further education course and were out of work when they began their studies, 41% had secured a job two years after they had ‘graduated’, up from 34% the previous 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.
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has announced the 2009 National Course results. Examination certificates are being sent to 159,901 learners this year, up from 158,627 in 2008.
Latest figures released show that the UK remains one of the most popular destinations for students across Europe to spend a year’s study in another country, but that UK students still lag behind their European counterparts in reaping the benefits of a year’s study abroad.
**Os dymunwch dderbyn y cylchlythyr wythnosol yn y Gymraeg, anfonwch e-bost at rhys.davies4@wales.gsi.gov.uk.
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