The aim of the newsletter is to provide up to date information on post 14 education and training developments in Wales and England.
Os hoffech chi ddarllen y cylchlythyr yn y Gymraeg, cliciwch yma.
There were significant geographic variations in post-16 participation in 2006/07. The unitary authorities with the highest post-16 learner standard participation rates were Flintshire, Neath Port Talbot and Denbighshire. The unitary authorities with the lowest post-16 learner standard participation rates were Monmouthshire, Powys and Ceredigion. More
The key points from the latest release are: 9.0 per cent of half-day sessions were missed through authorised and unauthorised absence, a decrease from 9.3 per cent in 2006/07. 1.8 per cent of half-day sessions were missed through unauthorised absence, the same as in 2006/07. More
This document sets out the findings of the Investigation into the Burden for Centres caused by Awarding Body Monitoring, which was commissioned by the qualifications regulators. The qualifications’ regulators commissioned PKF in November 2007 to conduct further research in large FE centres with multiple awarding body relationships. More
This document offers analysis of key labour market intelligence specific to Wales, providing an in depth understanding of the existing Welsh IT & Telecoms landscape, with forecasts of the future based on the best available global intelligence. The report is available in English and in Welsh. More
If so, then why not show your appreciation by nominating them for an Inspire! Adult Tutor and Mentor Award? We want to hear about Tutors/Mentors who have been instrumental in developing their learners and made a significant difference to their lives. More
Estyn has published a report on the way local authorities in Wales plan and monitor the quality of the provision for pupils with complex special needs in independent special schools with linked 52-week residential provision. Inspectors found that, for the majority of pupils, the particularly complex range of special needs which these pupils have are not being met well in these placements. Read the publication and press release
This month saw the official launch of a new website www.cpdsewales.org.uk which is managed by the five local education authorities that form the South East Wales Consortium - Blaenau Gwent, Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen. The website will support teachers and education practitioners to continue their professional development. More
Ministers today called for urgent action from the public sector to increase apprenticeship numbers during the global downturn. They argue that this is key if more people are to get the jobs they want in tougher times. Over 1,000 apprentices will work in central government departments and agencies this academic year. More
£13m will be shared between 20 areas to help them to set up Intensive Intervention Projects that will challenge and support youngsters in trouble, Beverley Hughes Children and Young People’s Minister announced today on a visit to Haringey, one of the successful areas. More
Three quarters of staff working in further education (FE) say jargon is common in the external communications they receive, according to new research by the Learning and Skills Network (LSN). Policy-speak, acronyms and jargon are so prevalent in communications sent by government departments and agencies that further education staff often find them hard to understand or are put off reading them altogether. More
A major new survey of almost 150,000 10 to 15 year-olds in England reveals that a large majority are happy, healthy and feel safe in their schools and local areas – but almost half are worried about their future. The annual Tellus3 survey of children and young people published today also found that bullying was still a problem, and that smoking, drinking and drugs remain concerns. More
