This document sets out the advice being commissioned by the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in 2009-2010. It also provides advance notice of the advice likely to be required in 2010 - 2011.
This document sets out DCELLS’ plans for developing the new quality and effectiveness Framework and our planned timetable for its implementation.
A £49 million initiative to help around 30,000 young people in Wales improve their career opportunities has been announced. It aims to target 11 – 19 year-olds across West Wales and the Valleys to help them build a brighter future and prevent them from becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).
The Council administers the individually focused CPD funding programme on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government. The Assembly makes available funds of £3 million annually, which enables the Council to approve applications from approximately 4,500 teachers.
The purpose of this questionnaire is to help improve communications with schools. DCELLS is constantly seeking to improve the methods we use in order to provide the best possible service. We will use the information from the survey to inform work on future communications.
The February 2009 edition of the HEFCW newsletter is now available online.
This is the latest edition of the FE and Skills e-newsletter - a direct news and information link from DIUS to the further education (FE) and skills sector.
Lifelong Learning UK has launched a nationwide programme to connect teachers, tutors, and trainers in the further education sector with business and industry employers, helping them enhance their vocational skills.
Ofqual has published its annual survey on perceptions of A levels and GCSEs. Conducted by Ipsos MORI, the survey found that perceptions of A levels and GCSEs among teachers, students, parents and the general public remain largely positive.
The booklets aim to help teachers improve pupils’ understanding of mathematics and give them confidence in using the subject in everyday life. They illustrate through practical examples how teachers can make teaching more engaging and develop pupils’ skills whatever their ability.
This report is based on evidence from inspections of information and communication technology (ICT) between September 2005 and July 2008 in 177 maintained schools in England, as well as other visits to schools where good practice was identified.
National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) is a ten day celebration of science, engineering and technology which will run from the 6 - 15 March 2009. Last year around 1.4 million people attended over 3,500 events across the UK.
