UNICEF UK is supporting Wales’ efforts to become the first part of the UK to embed the rights of children and young people into flagship legislation.
The Welsh Assembly Government is consulting on proposals to add two new categories to the list of persons who are not qualified teachers but who may carry out ‘specified work’ (i.e. teach) in maintained schools. Responses are required by 10 September 2010.
Senior officials from across Europe have met in Cardiff to discuss greater collaboration in the field of lifelong learning.
Did you know your school could apply for money from the Big Lottery Fund through the Awards for All programme? Awards for All Wales is a simple small grants scheme making awards of between £500 and £5,000.The programme aims to help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need.
Teachers, literacy advisors and child services professionals will be joining forces with the Film Agency for Wales to promote film education in Wales. The seminar is designed for people involved with young people in schools, communities and local authorities across Wales.
The survey aims to provide baseline evidence of the "incidence and prevalence of bullying" among compulsory school aged pupils in Wales and allow the Assembly Government to "measure future changes to the level of bullying in Wales".
The interim report is based on provider self-assessment reports submitted between 1 October 2009 and 23 March 2010. The report is based on the evaluation of the strategic priorities of benchmarking, basic skills, responsiveness to learners and employers and Welsh-medium learning.
The latest UK-wide survey on how higher education (HE) institutions work with and generate business shows that universities in Wales are helping both businesses and the economy to weather uncertain times and lay down sound foundations for future recovery. HEFCW press release and Higher Education – Business and Community Interaction Survey 2008-09 (HEFCE)
HEFCW's latest newsletter includes news on foundation degrees, the Coleg Ffederal, Universities Week and donating to universities.
There were 28,084 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers employed by LAs, a decrease of 333 since January 2009. The total number of teacher vacancies in nursery, primary and secondary schools was 78.
The number of pupils with a statement of SEN decreased by 3.4 per cent during 2009, bringing the total number with a statement to 14,327 (3.0 per cent of the total pupils on role).
During February and March 2010, Estyn undertook a survey looking at the professional qualification training for youth workers provided by HEIs based in Wales. The survey took into account the needs and experiences of self-funded students, and students funded by local authority youth service employers as part of their professional development.
This consultation seeks views on proposed amendments to the existing regulations governing child care for children below the age of 8. Responses are required by 6th September 2010.
Organisations from across North Wales and from all sectors, including public, private and voluntary have met in Wrexham to contribute to a consultation event on the new Child Poverty Strategy and Delivery Plan for Wales.
VQDay is a national celebration of vocational qualifications for students, teachers and employers. Last year 3.6 million vocational qualifications were awarded and millions of people will achieve similar success this year.
This learning resource is for use with post-16 learners to debate issues such as FIFA's decision on the World Cup host nation, football ownership and democracy, player's salaries and fairness, anti-racism, and football in the community.
Intelligence surveys the employment and skills landscape in the UK and reports on key developments. Latest edition
This paper explores the types of resources young people have at home that support literacy and how this differs according to demographic background, and how they relate to reading enjoyment, attitudes and behaviour as well as reading attainment.
This report evaluates how well a sample of local authorities discharged their duties towards children and young people who are educated at home. The report considers the views of parents and their children, the reasons why some families chose home education, and the implications for the welfare and education of children and young people.
The overarching aim of the research is to provide insights into the approach and practice of local authorities’ work with parents of children with SEN.
