The aim of the newsletter* is to provide up to date information on post 14 education and training developments in Wales and England.
The regulations will amalgamate and replace current school funding regulations made under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. The Welsh Assembly Government proposes to make the regulations by 31 March 2009 with changes coming into effect for the financial year 2010-11. Responses are invited by 15 December 2008. More
A £35 million scheme to help people facing redundancy has been announced by the Welsh Assembly Government [Wednesday, October 15]. The ReAct programme will help over 12,000 redundant workers gain new employment or training, and is made possible with over £15m from the European Social Fund, which is managed by the Assembly Government. More
This consultation document seeks views on draft Codes for School Admissions and School Admission Appeals and associated regulations. The consultation period ends on 22 December 2008. More
This conference seeks to recognise the progress made by the Welsh higher education sector in developing plans and provision to support looked after children and care leavers to and through higher education. Keynote speakers will include: Jane Hutt, Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills, Gerri McAndrew, Chief Executive, The Frank Buttle Trust and Professor Philip Gummett, Chief Executive, HEFCW More
This Action Plan sets out the strategic direction and actions required to improve the nutritional standards of food and drink provided in schools in Wales. More
These documents provide schedules for inspections for Adult Community-Based Learning, Youth Support Services and Local education authorities
On 17 July, Phil Willis MP, Chair of the House of Commons’ Innovation, Universities, Science & Skills Committee wrote to the Chair, inviting the Enterprise and Learning Committee to present its views on the proposed legislation. More
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 provides the legal framework for a new Vetting and Barring Scheme for people who work with children and vulnerable adults. Responses are required by 9th January 09. The scheme will take effect from 12 October 2009. More
A shared commitment by school staff to helping pupils succeed – and robust monitoring of pupils’ academic, personal and social progress – are among the keys to reengaging pupils who have become uninterested or de-motivated, according to the latest survey from Ofsted. Other key factors include the support of teaching assistants; regular, effective communication with parents and students as well as high quality, flexible curricula. More
The first ever national Colleges Week takes place from 10th-16th November 2008 celebrating the role colleges play in unlocking talent in communities. There are five main themes to the week, each of which will be highlighted on a particular day. More
As part of the Nuffield Review of 14-19 education and training in England, the Nuffield Foundation have published a report which examines how estimates of the number of young people who are ‘NEET’ are derived and what they reveal about the historical and geographical trends in the proportion of 16-18 year olds classified as ‘NEET’. More
The full timetable for relicensing the entire network of Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) was released by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. To continue operating, each of the UK’s 25 SSCs will have to reapply for a licence, which will be awarded if the organisation can demonstrate the confidence, support and influence of employers within their sector across all four UK nations. More
The focus of this e-bulletin from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills is on employment and skills issues from research and policy perspectives. More
Students will deliver their recommendations for improving the student experience to the heart of government as Maeve Sherlock, Chair of the National Student Forum (NSF) will present their recommendations to the new Minister for Students Lord Tony Young. More
