A more explicit description of the future shape of the higher education (HE) sector in Wales, in order to deliver a sustainable Welsh HE system, has been published by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW).
More and full statement
96 per cent had attained the level 1 threshold, 74 per cent had level 2 and 46 per cent had level 3. Level 2 attainment increased by 22 percentage points between ages 15 and 19. Level 3 attainment increased by 10 percentage points between ages 17 and 19.
The Welsh Assembly Government is committed to ensuring that the Welsh language thrives. This consultation document sets out our vision for the language and what we will do, together with our partners, to increase the numbers who speak and use the language. We welcome comments.
A 2 year Action Research Project was established to explore the issues raised in moving towards improved food and drink provision in schools in line with the standards proposed in the Appetite for Life Action Plan. The project was launched in Autumn 2008 in 9 pilot schools across four Local Authority areas. The findings of the Action Research Project have now been published. Press release and Action Research Project
The Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning agreed to continue to fund the HLTA assessment scheme for 2010-11 academic year at a maximum cost of £240,000 to provide opportunity for up to 250 Teaching assistants to achieve HLTA status.
A cross-party committee of Assembly Members has agreed, in principle, a proposed Welsh law that would compel local authority and governing body-provided school transport to be fitted with seatbelts.
The principal changes proposed are alterations to the list of persons who are not qualified teachers but who may carry out ‘specified work’ (i.e. teach) in maintained schools. Summary of responses and the original consultation
This document outlines the responses received to a consultation on the proposals to replace guidance issued in 2002 under Extending Entitlement. Summary of responses and the original consultation
A i Y Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol – is a Welsh adaptation of textbook aimed at students studying Health and Social Care at GNVQ level. Bws y Nos is a Welsh adaptation of The Night Bus by Anthony Horowitz and Tag is a Welsh adaptation of the book by Michael Coleman.
The Government is today asking local communities, voluntary groups and charities for their views on a new strategy to tackle the root causes of poverty and disadvantage. A consultation published today sets out a new approach to tackling poverty, building on Frank Field’s Independent review on poverty and life chances and Graham Allen’s work on Early Intervention. Press release and Consultation
Policies designed to improve teaching and learning receive a mixed review from the profession in a new survey of teachers. The survey, undertaken for the GTCE by the National Foundation for Educational Research, shows that while more than half of teachers (53 per cent) said performance management “helped” them to identify their support needs, only a quarter (28 per cent) said it was a key driver in actually helping them improve their teaching.
This study stemmed largely from issues raised by a steering group, chaired by Professor Steven Schwartz (Admissions to Higher Education Steering Group, 2004): the desire to widen participation in HE, to provide fair access and to improve the admissions system. It was recognised that for some students their true potential might not be reflected in their examination results due to social or educational disadvantages.
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