The annual digest of statistics from the General Teaching Council for Wales covers a range of indicators including the age, gender, ethnicity, qualifications and disability status of teachers and head-teachers. This year, for the first time, it gives a statistical analysis of deputy and assistant head teachers in Wales’ schools. GTCW press release.
This pupil level data collection takes place in June for secondary schools. It should include attendance data for all pupils of compulsory school age who were on roll during the reporting period.
The aim of these training materials is to help senior leaders, governors and staff in schools in Wales to gain the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to support the development of effective pupil participation.
This free online e-Learning event comprises of twelve 45 minute sessions, delivered over three days. The programme is delivered by subject specialists direct to your desktop using web conferencing technology. Practitioners can sign up once and take part in as many sessions as they wish.
When focussing on staff support and personal development during inset days and staff events, you can now access a free seminar: 'Making the Most of Your Money'. By bringing the Money Advice Service into your workplace, you will help your employees to manage their money better. The Welsh Government is supportive of the service which has been delivered to a number of employers in Wales. Contact Tiana in the Welsh office for further info.
The UK India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) aims to enhance educational links between India and the UK. It has recently been extended for a further 5 years and will be of interest to HE and FE institutions across Wales. The Welsh Government, as a contributing funder of the initiative, is facilitating an information workshop on 10 June at the University of Wales Newport city centre campus. To attend the workshop, please contact Sandra Bendelow.
The statistics included in this bulletin are taken from the following sources: Statistical First Release, Annual Population Survey (ONS)and Careers Wales Pupil Destinations from Schools in Wales survey.
The units within the course are designed for entry level learners within 14-19.
The units introduce Eastern religions (Buddhism) and Western religions (Judaism).
School governing bodies that clearly understand their roles and responsibilities, build productive relationships with school leaders, know their schools well and use the views of parents, pupils and the wider community are best equipped to drive improvement in their schools.
This anthology sets out to help teachers use what is known about effective pedagogy and apply it to their everyday knowledge of the curriculum in order to help them create meaningful and effective curriculum experiences for their pupils.
The Local Government Group (LG Group) commissioned the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) to review the current model of accountabilities in school governance and consider alternative models that may be appropriate for the schools of the future.
The Local Government Group (LG Group) commissioned NFER to assess local authorities’ progress in meeting the duties placed on them by the 2010 Child Poverty Act, specifically the requirement to complete a local needs assessment and a joint local child poverty strategy.
