The aim of the newsletter* is to provide up to date information on post 14 education and training developments in Wales and England.
This consultation seeks views on the proposals for a post-16 fees policy, the creation Sector Priorities Funding and the future of Individual Learner Accounts (Wales).
A £14 million scheme aimed at improving the career opportunities of 22,000 young people in Rhondda Cynon Taf and preventing them from becoming economically inactive has been announced by Deputy Minister for Skills, John Griffiths (Wednesday, 14 October) The three year Building the Future Together scheme will target 11-19 year olds offering intensive one to one support for those falling behind in maths and literacy as well as vocational training options for youngsters who find it difficult to learn through traditional academic learning.
A new initiative called ‘CânSing’ aimed at helping school children in Wales find their voice and take up singing has been launched by Education Minister Jane Hutt. Joining international singing sensation Shaheen Jafargholi at his school in Swansea to make the announcement, the Minister said the project is being backed up with almost £476,000 of Welsh Assembly Government funding over a three year period.
This summary paper is based on the findings of the Schools Learner Voice Survey 2008. Over 3,700 students in Years 10 and 11 and Years 12 and 13 in DCELLS funded provision participated. The survey explored a variety of elements relating to students’ learning experience and this paper focuses on the findings relating to advice and guidance.
Education Minister Jane Hutt has today announced changes in initial teacher training (ITT) incentives for postgraduate courses for the 2010/11 academic year. Each of the postgraduate ITT incentive bands will be increased by £1,800 from September 2010. This change is aimed at maintaining the Welsh Assembly Government’s support for those on postgraduate ITT courses in the light of the phasing out of the Tuition Fee Grant, which will not be available for new students from the 2010/11 academic year.
The Welsh Assembly Government have organised the events in partnership with Fforwm, NIACE Dysgu Cymru, the National Training Federation for Wales and Awarding organisations.
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At the start of this year GSM Primographic was forced to make redundancies, cut pay and introduce a four day week ... but it has now bounced back, landed a major contract, is increasing exports and recruiting staff. General Manager Andrew Farthing has praised his staff and strong management team for their support and flexibility which enabled the Brecon based automotive parts manufacturer to work its way out of the recession. He has also paid tribute to the help from the Welsh Assembly.
This report examines nine case studies of good practice drawing out the key elements of collaboration that work to improve outcomes for young people. The benefits of close working and joint planning included: improved progression, attainment and retention, reduction in the numbers of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), enhanced range and quality of provision and improved transition support for learners.
Across OECD countries, governments are seeking policies to make education more effective while searching for additional resources to meet the increasing demand for education. The 2009 edition of Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators enables countries to see themselves in the light of other countries’ performance.
This report examines the impact of the recession on training and skills needs and considers the likely future implications for skills policy. It analyses how the skills system has coped with the changing needs and pressures brought about by the recession, what lessons can be learned and whether the system can be more flexible and effective in driving the economic upturn.
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.
Four Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) have been relicensed, Business, Innovation and Skills Secretary Lord Mandelson announced, on behalf of the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations. Sector Skills Councils are employer-led bodies, established to enable employers to exert influence on the UK’s education and skills systems to ensure they meet their needs. All four have been successful in their application for a further trademark licence to operate as SSCs and have gone through a comprehensive assessment process led by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
