The termly notification newsletter is designed to keep schools and their governing bodies fully informed of forthcoming consultations and documents sent to schools by the Welsh Assembly Government. More
Schools have improved how well they support young people to be healthy and active, but there are still issues to tackle, says a report published today by Estyn. Full report Press release
The December DCELLS Notice to Stakeholders provided information about the roll out of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification. The Notice also provided initial information about the 14 – 19 Diploma developments being introduced in England in September 2008 and about the extent to which these developments will affect Wales. More
As part of the General Teaching Council for Wales’ Chartered Teacher Pilot scheme teachers undertaking the self evaluation and reflection module had the opportunity to interview headteachers at Trinity College, Carmarthen recently. The module is part of the Chartered Teacher pilot programme which aims to give teachers a more structured and coherent route to professional development throughout their careers. More
The Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills has commissioned an evaluation to assess the effectiveness and impact of Teacher Support Cymru (TSC) in providing services to improve the health, well being and effectiveness of teachers in Wales. More
The final guidance which was the subject of a full and public consultation exercise between 19 March and 13 July 2007 replaces existing guidance circular 52/1995 “Protecting Children from Abuse: the Role of the Education Service”. The document-gives guidance about the effect of the duty to have arrangements about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children introduced by section 175 of the Act. More Response to the consultation
This consultation seeks views on the proposed policy changes and technical amendments to the existing student support legislation to be contained in the forthcoming Assembly Learning Grants and Loans (Higher Education) (Wales) (No. 2) Regulations 2008. Any comments should be sent to the Welsh Assembly Government by 29 July 2008. More
The Welsh Assembly Government acknowledges that too many people who could potentially benefit from higher education still believe that it is not for them. This conference will bring together individuals from diverse perspectives to examine the perceptions, attitudes and expectations associated with a higher education experience. More
The committee continues to receive evidence into the economic contribution of Higher Education. The committee will hear form the Corus Group, Biofusion, Technology Alliance Wales and National Federation of Builders Wales. More
Lord Leitch told a Commons Select Committee that employers need to be given a leading role in driving skills forward. More
Over 17 million people in the UK now hold a vocational qualification according to new research released ahead of the formal launch of the nation's inaugural VQ Day. The Day was launched on 23rd April at a Parliamentary reception attended by colleges, learners, MPs and employers ahead of the inaugural, nationwide Day on 23rd July 2008. More
Schools Minister Jim Knight has welcomed new figures showing the overall school workforce still growing at its highest ever level and pupil-teacher ratio continuing to improve. More
The next steps in developing the system for allocating more than £1.4 billion in funding to universities for research have been announced by John Denham, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills. More
