In October last year the Education Minister announced the establishment of an independent task and finish group to consider a long-term, whole system view of the education system and whether it is structured in the best way help learners perform to their potential. The group has looked at the performance of providers at all levels: schools, colleges, local authorities, regional and national organisations, including DCELLS. Introductory article and the full report.
This consultation document is seeking your views on proposals to refine the Professional Standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants, the National standards for Headteachers and the End of Induction Standards.
This consultation document is seeking your views on whether the recommendations identified by the review are appropriate and should be accepted by the Welsh Assembly Government.
The Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning has sent a letter about the essential role of governing bodies in raising performance in schools.
Deputy Minister for Children, Huw Lewis has welcomed the publication of the second Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Monitor for Wales. The aim of the Monitor is to report on the wellbeing of children and young people (ages 0-25) using a wide range of information and research including the voices of children and young people themselves. Press release, Wellbeing Monitor and e-zine
Update on progress towards finalising the criteria for the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification.
WorldSkills London 2011 has partnered up with Bentley Motors and the Design Council to offer anyone who is aged between 9 and 16 the chance to enter a Medal Design Competition. This is an amazing chance to get creative, develop ideas around a brief and learn a bit about designing and manufacturing a medal.
Please note that the Science guidance for Key Stages 2 and 3 has been revised. The amendment has been made to the English-medium commentary associated with Ben's profile on page 136. Access the revised version
New online materials which will encourage more vulnerable young people in special schools and pupil referral units to participate in decision-making have been launched by Deputy Minister for Children, Huw Lewis. Press release, Pupil Referral Unit resources, and Special Educational Needs resources
