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08.02.10
1000 schools now offering free healthy breakfasts
Baden Powell Primary School in Tremorfa has become the 1000th school to participate in the Welsh Assembly Government’s Free Breakfast initiative.
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08.02.10
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 8th February (Issue 192)
Transforming education in the Heads of the Valleys; Review of Careers Services in Wales – Written statement by Leighton Andrews, Minister for Children, Education and ...
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08.02.10
Review of Careers Services in Wales – Written statement by Leighton Andrews, Minister for Children
‘I am today publishing a revision to the Terms of Reference for the second stage of the Review of Careers Services in Wales.'
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08.02.10
Transforming education in the Heads of the Valleys
More than £110m of Welsh Assembly Government funding has been set aside to transform the opportunities and prospects for young people, local residents and businesses in the ...
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08.02.10
Tri-partite Memorandum of Understanding ‘Good news for Wales’
Three of the organisations that ensure and oversee aspects of quality in Wales’ universities have signed an agreement that commits them to closer working together. ...
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02.02.10
Inquiry into the Funding of Post 16, Further and Higher Education - Finance Committee, Wednesday 3
The committee will receive evidence from the National Union of Students Wales, University and College Union and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers / Association for ...
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02.02.10
Local Curriculum for Pupils in Key Stage 4 – new regulations came into force on 1st January 2010
The Learning and Skills (Wales) Measure 2009 secures the creation of a wide range of local curricula for 14-19 learners in Wales.
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02.02.10
Minister announces funding for deaf awareness training
Education Minister Leighton Andrews today announced that the Welsh Assembly Government has committed £17,591 to the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) Cymru to fund ...
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02.02.10
Statistical Bulletin 'School Statistics by Assembly Constituency and Region, 2009', was published by
The key points from the latest release are: Brecon and Radnorshire had the lowest percentage of pupils of compulsory school age entitled to free school meals at 9.2 per cent, ...
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01.02.10
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 1st February (Issue 191)
Local Curriculum for Pupils in Key Stage 4 – new regulations came into force on 1st January 2010; Inquiry into the Funding of Post 16, Further and Higher Education - Finance ...
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26.01.10
Absenteeism from Primary Schools, 2008/09
In 2008/09, 6.8 per cent of half-day sessions were missed through authorised and unauthorised absence, an increase from 6.7 per cent in 2007/08.
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26.01.10
Apprenticeship Week Wales, 1 - 5 February
Apprenticeship Week Wales is a week dedicated to celebrating the skills and enthusiasm apprentices bring to employers across Wales.
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26.01.10
Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education and Training welcomes improvement across Wales, but says
Most schools, colleges and other education and training providers are performing well, according to the Annual Report of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and ...
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26.01.10
Young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), Year to 30 June 2009
This article summarises the available statistics on young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in Wales.
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25.01.10
Dysg eNewsletter: Tuesday 26 January (Issue 190)
Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education and Training welcomes improvement across Wales, but says that too many learners are still underachieving (Estyn); Apprenticeship ...
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19.01.10
Inquiry into safe places to hang out: evidence gathering - Children and Young People Committee
The committee will continue its inquiry into safe places to hang out by receiving evidence from the Welsh Assembly Government, Play Wales and the Children’s Commissioner for ...
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19.01.10
Inquiry into the Funding of Post 16, Further and Higher Education - Finance Committee
The committee will continue its inquiry into the Funding of Post 16, Further and Higher Education.
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18.01.10
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 18 January (Issue 189)
Review to put more funding on the front line; Tackling child poverty and disadvantage in schools (Estyn) & Inquiry into the Funding of Post 16, Further and Higher Education - ...
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18.01.10
Review to put more funding on the front line
A major independent review of how education funding in Wales is allocated to schools, colleges and universities has been announced by Education Minister Leighton Andrews. ...
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18.01.10
Tackling child poverty and disadvantage in schools (Estyn)
This report looks at how schools are tackling child poverty and disadvantage in Wales.
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11.01.10
Centres offering Welsh Baccalaureate tops 200 mark
More than 50,000 learners will now have the opportunity of taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification thanks to the latest roll-out at dozens of new centres throughout Wales. ...
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11.01.10
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 11 January (Issue 188)
Update on examination arrangements due to the adverse weather conditions - statement by the Welsh Assembly Government; School Closures - Frequently Asked Questions & Centres ...
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11.01.10
School Closures - Frequently Asked Questions
The following are answers to frequently asked questions regarding school closures during severe weather.
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11.01.10
The Staffing of Maintained Schools (Wales) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009
These Regulations amend the duty in regulations 10(8) and 24(7) respectively, of the 2006 Regulations so as to allow governing bodies of maintained schools a discretion to not ...
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11.01.10
Update on examination arrangements due to the adverse weather conditions
A Welsh Assembly Government spokesperson said: "In terms of entries, WJEC had just under three and half thousand Welsh candidates entered for examinations being taken today. ...
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04.01.10
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 4 January (Issue 187)
Comprehensive new research into bullying amongst school pupils in Wales has been published in Wales. The research, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, aims to determine ...
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18.12.09
College Merger Proposal will create a new Regional College for North East Wales (Coleg Llysfasi and
Two of the North Wales’ most successful colleges have signed an agreement that signals their intent to merge.
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18.12.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Friday 18 December (Issue 186)
Future jobs fund attracts £27 million to Wales; College Merger Proposal will create a new Regional College for North East Wales & Learning Pathways 14-19 e-zine (December ...
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18.12.09
Further Education, Work-based Learning and Community Learning in Wales Statistics 2007/08
217,550 learners were enrolled at FE institutions during 2007/08. There was a 1.6 per cent decrease in FE learner numbers in total at Further and Higher Education institutions ...
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18.12.09
Future jobs fund attracts £27 million to Wales
Education Minister Leighton Andrew has welcomed £471,000 from the Future Jobs Fund to create 71 jobs in Wales.
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18.12.09
Learning Pathways 14-19 e-zine (December edition Issue 6)
This edition includes information on the Learning Pathway Plan, the Learning and Skills (Wales) Measure Update and the Reach the Heights ESF Project for 11-19 year olds. ...
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14.12.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 14 December (Issue 185)
First Minister Carwyn Jones has announced his new Cabinet within hours of being sworn in to his new role. Leighton Andrews becomes Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong ...
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08.12.09
Final Budget will help Wales through the recession

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08.12.09
Great progress made on Transformation Agenda

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08.12.09
Pupils Leaving Education with No Qualifications, 2008/09

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08.12.09
Welsh-medium Education Strategy - Summary of responses

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07.12.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 07 December (Issue 184)

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30.11.09
Behaviour in Schools - Safe and Effective Intervention – Consultation
This document represents a consultation on 3 aspects intended to support schools, local authorities and their partners in providing a safe environment for children and young ...
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30.11.09
Developing DCELLS’ Evidence Base
This document outlines DCELLS’ current and future analytical priorities.
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30.11.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 30 November (Issue 183)
Transformation – Y Siwrnai;Radical way forward for higher education announced by Minister;Developing DCELLS’ Evidence Base.
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30.11.09
Radical way forward for higher education announced by Minister
The radical transformation of Higher Education (HE) in Wales has been announced by Education Minister Jane Hutt.
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30.11.09
Transformation – Y Siwrnai
Y Siwrnai reports back on the progress made on post-16 transformational change one year on; it showcases some of the work going on across the country; and it looks forward to the ...
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24.11.09
Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW) newsletter – Autumn edition
This newsletter aims to keep stakeholders and partner organisations in Wales up-to-date with current developments within and around the CQFW, and in particular the ...
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24.11.09
Learning and Skills update (Issue 2: November 2009)
This is the second marketing update from the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills.
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24.11.09
The National Training and Modern Apprenticeship Awards Wales 2009 - Special Edition Awards Supplemen
Individuals, organisations and employers were recognised for their outstanding commitment to excellence in skills development at the National Training and Modern ...
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24.11.09
Wales leads the way in helping make children‘s rights a reality
A new National Advocacy and Advice service for children and young people, backed with £459,850 of new Welsh Assembly Government funding has been announced by Children’s ...
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23.11.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 23 November (Issue 182)
Learning and Skills update (Issue 2: November 2009); The National Training and Modern Apprenticeship Awards Wales 2009 - Special Edition Awards Supplement & Wales leads the way ...
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23.11.09
National Training and Modern Apprenticeship Awards 09 - Special Edition Awards Supplement

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16.11.09
£32m funding boost will ‘ENGAGE’ young people
More than 12,000 young people across South West Wales who are at risk of falling out of school or further education studies are set to benefit from a new £32 million scheme to ...
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16.11.09
Colleges in Wales Brand Together
fforwm – the national organisation that represents all of Wales' 24 further education (FE) colleges and institutions is rebranding as ColegauCymru / CollegesWales on ...
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16.11.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 16 November (Issue 181)
£32m funding boost will ‘ENGAGE’ young people; Research into Headship; & Colleges in Wales Brand Together
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16.11.09
Flying Start and Cymorth: An Interim Evaluation Report
A consortium led by SQW consulting was commissioned to conduct a three year national evaluation of Cymorth and Flying Start.
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16.11.09
Research into Headship
In November 2008, the Welsh Assembly Government carried out research to investigate a range of workforce issues affecting current and prospective head teachers in Wales. ...
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09.11.09
‘Tell a teacher, driver, or parent’
The first ever All Wales Travel Behaviour Code has been published and aims to promote positive behaviour and improve the safety of pupils travelling to school and college. ...
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09.11.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 9 November (Issue 180)
‘Tell a teacher, driver, or parent’; Measure gives young people ground-breaking rights & Wales Review of Continuing Professional Development, Performance Management ...
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09.11.09
Measure gives young people ground-breaking rights
A major new education Measure has been agreed by the National Assembly for Wales giving children and young people with special education needs (SEN) unprecedented rights of ...
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09.11.09
Universities seek to increase donations (HEFCW)
Universities in Wales have been given a £10 million incentive to increase their fundraising abilities.
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09.11.09
Wales Review of Continuing Professional Development, Performance Management and Professional Standar
DCELLS is undertaking a fundamental review of the arrangements for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Performance Management (PM) and Professional Standards ...
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02.11.09
£34 million to improve skills in West Wales and the Valleys
More than £34 million will be invested in a work-based learning programme to help almost 8,000 people across West Wales and the Valleys improve their skills. ...
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02.11.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 2 November (Issue 179)
Youth work celebration gets into full swing; £34 million to improve skills in West Wales and the Valleys & Quick Reference Guide on International Education Support. ...
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02.11.09
Quick Reference Guide on International Education Support
The handy A5 booklet provides Welsh practitioners with basic information on advice, guidance and funding support, along with contact details, for programmes that are ...
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02.11.09
Schools in Wales: General Statistics 2009
The annual volume ‘Schools in Wales: General Statistics 2009’ presents information on the school sector in Wales drawn from a number of sources, mainly the Schools Census. ...
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02.11.09
Youth work celebration gets into full swing
Education Minister Jane Hutt has lent her support to a week-long annual celebration of the role played by Wales’ youth workers and the groups they run. ...
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26.10.09
Analysis of Participation in Post-16 Education and Training: 2007/08
There were significant geographic variations in post-16 participation in 2007/08. The unitary authorities with the highest overall post-16 learner standard participation ...
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26.10.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 26 October (Issue 178)
School-based Counselling Services in Wales a National Strategy; Wales, Europe and the World (WEW): a framework for 14 to 19-year-old learners in Wales & Analysis of ...
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26.10.09
Levels of Highest Qualification held by Working Age Adults, 2008
Overall, qualification levels in Wales increased in 2008, continuing the general increase seen in recent years.
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26.10.09
School-based Counselling Services in Wales a National Strategy
This document sets out the Welsh Assembly Government’s strategy for developing school-based counselling services for children and young people that are of a high standard. ...
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26.10.09
Wales, Europe and the World (WEW): a framework for 14 to 19-year-old learners in Wales
The document provides the framework for delivering WEW and guidance on how the requirements may be met in practice.
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21.10.09
£14 million to engage young people in labour market
A £14 million scheme aimed at improving the career opportunities of 22,000 young people in Rhondda Cynon Taf and preventing them from becoming economically inactive has been ...
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21.10.09
Customer Research Programme Newsletter Issue 2: October 2009
This summary paper is based on the findings of the Schools Learner Voice Survey 2008. Over 3,700 students in Years 10 and 11 and Years 12 and 13 in DCELLS funded provision ...
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21.10.09
Delivering Skills That Work for Wales: Investing in Skills (Sector Priorities Funding, Fees Policy a
This consultation seeks views on the proposals for a post-16 fees policy, the creation Sector Priorities Funding and the future of Individual Learner Accounts (Wales). ...
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21.10.09
New initiative is music to Minister’s ears
A new initiative called ‘CânSing’ aimed at helping school children in Wales find their voice and take up singing has been launched by Education Minister Jane Hutt. Joining ...
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19.10.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 19 October (Issue 177)
Delivering Skills That Work for Wales: Investing in Skills (Sector Priorities Funding, Fees Policy and Financial Support for Learners); £14 million to engage young people in ...
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12.10.09
Consultation on School Attendance Code
This document represents a consultation on revising the current set of school attendance codes and guidance and the introduction of hard coding of final codes and statistical ...
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12.10.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 12 October (Issue 176)
Minister outlines £2 billion spending priorities; Respect Tour 2009 and Consultation on School Attendance Code
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12.10.09
Minister outlines £2 billion spending priorities
Education Minister Jane Hutt has visited Newport High School in Bettws to outline her spending priorities for the draft Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills ...
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12.10.09
Respect Tour 2009
The Welsh Anti-bullying Network announces the Respect Tour 2009 anti-bullying workshops, at various locations around Wales. The road show, sponsored by the Welsh Assembly ...
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12.10.09
Tackling Child Poverty: Guidance for Communities First Partnerships
The guide aims to support Communities First partnerships gain a better understanding of issues that impact on child poverty and identifies activity that will have a significant ...
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05.10.09
Absenteeism from Secondary Schools, 2008/09
In 2008/09, 9.0 per cent of half-day sessions were missed through authorised and unauthorised absence, no change from 2007/08.
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05.10.09
Annual Report to Schools – Academic Year 2008-09
The aim of the report is to list all documents sent by the Welsh Minister to headteachers in Wales for the previous academic year (2008-09).
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05.10.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 5 October (Issue 175)
Termly Notification to Schools: Autumn Term 2009; Examination Results, 2008/09 (Provisional); & Absenteeism from Secondary Schools, 2008/09.
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05.10.09
Examination Results, 2008/09 (Provisional)
59 per cent of 15 year olds achieved the Level 2 threshold, 1 percentage point higher than in 2007/08; 2 per cent achieved no recognised qualification. ...
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05.10.09
Termly Notification to Schools: Autumn Term 2009
The termly notification newsletter is designed to keep schools and their governing bodies fully informed of forthcoming consultations and documents sent to schools. ...
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30.09.09
Customer Research Programme Newsletter Issue 1: September 2009
The research explored the views of parents of pre-school, primary and secondary school age children on the different types of communication parents have with their school. ...
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30.09.09
Reporting Misconduct and Incompetence in the Education Service (WAG circular)
This circular provides detailed guidance for employers and agents on the changes that have been made to the arrangements for reporting cases of misconduct in the education ...
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30.09.09
School Councils in Wales: Best Practice Guide
This Best Practice Guide contains some good examples of including children and young people in decision-making.
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30.09.09
School Effectiveness Framework events
In October 2009, a series of conferences will be staged jointly by DCELLS and Estyn which will set out the Welsh Assembly Government’s new policy for all schools in Wales – the ...
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29.09.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Tuesday 29 September (Issue 174)
School Councils in Wales: Best Practice Guide; School Effectiveness Framework events & Customer Research Programme Newsletter Issue 1: September 2009
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22.09.09
Additional educational needs - new publications
This new section contains information about guidance and resources that are available to help schools include learners with additional learning needs in the curriculum and ...
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22.09.09
Becoming a Qualified Teacher: Handbook of Guidance
The document provides updated information on the aims and scope of the revised Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Standards.
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22.09.09
Database of Approved Qualifications in Wales
The Database of Approved Qualifications in Wales replaces the Section 96 List on the Welsh Assembly Government website.
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22.09.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 21 September (Issue 173)
School Organisation Proposals; Database of Approved Qualifications in Wales & Additional educational needs - new publications
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22.09.09
School Organisation Proposals
This Circular sets out the policy context and general principles and issues which have a bearing on reviewing the provision of school places.
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15.09.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 14 September (Issue 172)
Promoting Learning to the People of Wales - Learning and Skills Update; National Training Federation for Wales annual conference - Delivering Skills to Survive & Thrive, Celtic ...
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15.09.09
National Training Federation for Wales annual conference - 22nd October 2009
Delivering skills that work for Wales in a challenging economic climate will dominate the agenda when work based learning providers converge on the Celtic Manor for their annual ...
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15.09.09
Promoting Learning to the People of Wales - Learning and Skills Update
This is the first marketing update from The Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills.
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15.09.09
Research: Student Withdrawal from Higher Education
The overall objective of this study was to undertake a systematic literature review which would inform and underpin subsequent empirical research among Welsh Higher Education ...
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15.09.09
Wales Education Lecture 2009, 5 October at the National Museum Cardiff (GTCW)
The Lecture, entitled ‘Closing the Gap: A Response from the Chalk Face’, will be delivered by Sir William Atkinson.
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07.09.09
Celebrations for GCSE and Welsh Baccalaureate qualification students (27 August)
Education Minister Jane Hutt praised the hard work of pupils across Wales as they collected their GCSE and Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification results.
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07.09.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 7 September (Issue 171)
Celebrations for GCSE and Welsh Baccalaureate qualification students; Students in Wales celebrate examination and Baccalaureate success & Welsh Baccalaureate ...
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07.09.09
National Curriculum Assessments of 7, 11 and 14 Year Olds, 2009
The latest National Statistics on National Curriculum Assessments of 7, 11 and 14 year olds for Wales 2009 produced by the Welsh Assembly Government were released on 27 August ...
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07.09.09
Students in Wales celebrate examination and Baccalaureate success (20th August)
Education Minister Jane Hutt has congratulated Welsh students on their examination success as A, AS Level and Advanced level Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification results are ...
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07.09.09
Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification - Applications to participate in roll-out from academic year 2010
Applications are welcome from all providers of 14-19 learning in Wales and should be submitted by 6 November at the very latest.
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17.08.09
A Guide to the Model for Delivering Advocacy Services for Children and Young People
This document sets out the purpose of the Model and what is required in preparation for new Measures, Regulations and Directions to be in place in 2010. Statutory Guidance will be ...
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17.08.09
Crime on school premises reduced thanks to Assembly Government grants
Incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour at 47 Welsh schools have reduced by an average of 89%, with 9 reaching a 100% reduction - thanks to Welsh Assembly Government ...
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17.08.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 17th August (Issue 170)
Welsh unemployment falls again; Crime on school premises reduced thanks to Assembly Government grants & A Guide to the Model for Delivering Advocacy Services for Children and ...
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17.08.09
Funding to support the implementation of the Children and Young Persons Act 2008
The Welsh Assembly Government is making available a non recurring specific grant payment of £0.5 million to local authorities to meet the burdens of discharging their duties ...
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17.08.09
Welsh unemployment falls again
The latest labour force survey for Wales and the UK - published this morning by the Office for National Statistics - shows that the number of people unemployed in Wales fell again, ...
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03.08.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Friday 31st July (Issue 169)
The Levels of Highest Qualification held by Working Age Adults in Wales, 2008; Participation of young people in education and the labour market (Year end 2007) & Minister ...
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21.07.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Tuesday 21st July (Issue 168)
£165m for 21st century schools ; Learning Pathways 14-19 E-Zine Issue 4: July & Collecting and recording data on pupils' ethnic background.
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13.07.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 13th July (Issue 167)
RAISE funding has improved pupils’ progress and engagement, but more evidence needed of long term impact on standards of achievement (Estyn); Executive Summary - Schools ...
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07.07.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 6th July (Issue 166)
Post-16 Transformation essential to improve skills levels in Wales; Concerns as the number of pupils studying modern foreign languages continues to fall (Estyn); & Listening ...
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30.06.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 29th June (Issue 165)
Consultation on revised GCSE subject criteria for science subjects; Professor Robin William's report on a Coleg Ffederal model; & Local Authority Budgeted Expenditure on ...
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22.06.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Friday 19th June (Issue 164)
Further Education, Work-based Learning and Community Learning in Wales Statistics, 2006/07; Learning Network Analysis: 2007/08; & VQ Day 24th 2009
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16.06.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 15th June (Issue 163)
Approval of Qualifications – May 2009; Improved use of management information systems is needed in local authority youth services (Estyn); & 2009 Teaching Award winners – ...
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09.06.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 8 June (Issue 162)
Modern Apprenticeship Awards - Wales 2009; Welsh-medium Education Strategy Stakeholder workshops - 6 and 10 July; Principal Learning Qualifications within the Welsh ...
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01.06.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 1 June (Issue 161)
National Comparators for Further Education and Work-Based Learning, 2007/08; Educational Attainment of Young People by Age 19, 2006/07; & Vocational Qualifications, ...
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18.05.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 18th May (Issue 160)
Welsh-medium Education Strategy; Termly Notification to Schools: Summer Term 2009; & Pandemic Influenza Contingency planning - information for providers (DCELLS) ...
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12.05.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 11th May (Issue 159)
Reducing the proportion of young people not in education, employment or training in Wales; Wales Employment & Skills Board (WESB) First Annual Report 2009; & Effective Practice ...
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27.04.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 27th April (Issue 158)
Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for Wales; Proposals to extend school teachers’ performance management arrangements; & Student Income and Expenditure Survey ...
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20.04.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 20th April (Issue 157)
£8.9m for Further Education in Wales; Group to review impact of policies to improve education of 8-14 year olds; & Pupil Destinations from Schools in Wales, 2008. ...
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07.04.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 6th April (Issue 156)
National Learning and Skills Assessment (NLSA) 2009-10: retention of the priorities for change 2007-10; Action plan to address attendance and behaviour launched; & ...
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30.03.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 30th March (Issue 155)
108.9 million for 21st century schools and colleges; Guidance on The Collaboration Arrangements; & Making languages count - A national modern foreign languages strategy ...
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30.03.09
WorldSkills UK – Enter Now!
Last call for most online entries.
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25.03.09
Academic Achievement and Entitlement to Free School Meals, 2008
This Statistical Bulletin provides an annual statistical update on the relationship between the proportion of pupils entitled to free school meals and the performance at Key ...
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25.03.09
Final step on learning pathway
Wales’ Learning and Skills Measure has received the support of the Assembly to proceed to its final stage of approval from the Privy Council.
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25.03.09
New funding settlement for HE in Wales
Higher education institutions in Wales will receive grant allocations of £433.8m in the 2009/10 academic year, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales has announced. ...
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23.03.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 23rd March (Issue 154)
Final step on learning pathway; Effective Education Conference; & New funding settlement for HE in Wales
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16.03.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 16th March (Issue 153)
UK first statistics show £4.4bn spend on children in Wales; Approval of Qualifications – February 2009; & 2 million challenge for universities (HEFCW) ...
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12.03.09
Quality and Effectiveness Framework for post-16 learning in Wales
This document sets out DCELLS’ plans for developing the new quality and effectiveness Framework and our planned timetable for its implementation.
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12.03.09
Reaching for the heights with £49m of funding
A £49 million initiative to help around 30,000 young people in Wales improve their career opportunities has been announced.
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12.03.09
The Remit for the Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales for 2009-10
This document sets out the advice being commissioned by the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in 2009-2010.
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10.03.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 9th March (Issue 152)
The Remit for the Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales for 2009-10; Quality and Effectiveness Framework for post-16 learning in Wales & Reaching for the heights ...
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02.03.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 2nd March (Issue 151)
Minister announces scheme to provide training and Pre-VENT NEET; Are learners being listened to? (Estyn); & Evaluation of Teacher Support Cymru (TSC) ...
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02.03.09
Minister announces scheme to provide training and Pre-VENT NEET
A new £7million Convergence initiative to prevent thousands of disadvantaged youngsters from dropping out of school and becoming economically inactive across the Heads of ...
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02.03.09
Students in Higher Education Institutions, 2007/08
There were 125,540 HE Student enrolments at Welsh HEIs, 2.1 per cent lower than 2006/07. 38 per cent of enrolments were part-time.
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02.03.09
World class research at Welsh universities goes online
Searching for published research by academic staff at Welsh Higher Education Institutions is set to become significantly easier following the launch of a new on-line service ...
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24.02.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 23rd February (Issue 150)
Teacher Training Incentives in Wales for PGCE Students 2008-09; Variations in meeting induction standard (GTCW); & Estyn calls for local authorities and their partners to ...
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16.02.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 16th February (Issue 149)
£17 million skills initiative gets the go-ahead; Get Set for London 2012; & Adult Learners' Week 9 May - 16 May 2009
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09.02.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 9th February (Issue 148)
The aim of the newsletter* is to provide up to date information on post 14 education and training developments in Wales and England.
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03.02.09
£68 million boost to skills economy
A £68m funding package for apprenticeships and ProAct to support businesses, employees and learners has been announced by Deputy Minister for Skills John Griffiths. ...
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03.02.09
Higher Education Student Enrolments and Qualifications Obtained at Higher Education Institutions in
The total number of HE enrolments at UK HEIs was 2,306,105, showing no percentage change from 2006/07.
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03.02.09
School Statistics by Assembly Constituency and Region, 2008
Montgomeryshire was the constituency with the lowest percentage of pupils of compulsory school age entitled to free school meals at 9.4, whilst Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney, had ...
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03.02.09
Standards in education and training in Wales broadly improving, but key challenges need to be tackle
Generally, standards of achievement across all sectors of education and training in Wales are at least good according to the Annual Report of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of ...
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02.02.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 2nd February (Issue 147)
Standards in education and training in Wales broadly improving, but key challenges need to be tackled urgently to improve progress (Estyn); £68 million boost to skills economy ...
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02.02.09
LSN Research and Policy Conference
The Shape of Things to Come: New research in Education and Skills.
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28.01.09
Estyn 2010 Formal Public Consultation
Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, has launched a public consultation seeking views on proposed changes to the way education and training providers in ...
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26.01.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 26th January (Issue 146)
Termly Notification: Spring Term 2009; Wales gets ‘ProActive’ in new pilot scheme; & Moving Forward: Reviewing Higher Education in Wales Conference ...
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20.01.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 19th January (Issue 145)
Estyn launches public consultation on inspection; Delivering the Skills that will Work for Wales Conference 22 - 23 January 2009; & Sharing good practice in developing ...
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20.01.09
Working Futures 2007 - 2017 January 2009 - New report published (UKCES)
New report published (UKCES)
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12.01.09
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 12th January (Issue 144)
New Year resolutions from Welsh Assembly Government Ministers; Right to request time to train ; & Intake targets for entry into initial teacher training courses in the academic ...
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19.12.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Friday 19th December (Issue 143)
£13m for strong foundations in Welsh education; Wales research results released (HEFCW); & Thousands more to benefit from Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification ...
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15.12.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 15th December (Issue 142)
Measure takes another step on the learning pathway; Approval of Qualifications – December 2008; & 2007 Citizen Survey (part of the Living in Wales survey) ...
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09.12.08
C4EO publishes scoping studies for the Early Years Theme
The Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People's Services (C4EO) published its first three scoping studies for its first theme, Early Years. ...
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09.12.08
fforwm enews 146 (9 December 2008)
All the latest FE News, this week including: Colleges Blocked From Economic Driving Seat; Yale College Recruits IT User Support Team; College Tutor Wins Two Olympic Medals - ...
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09.12.08
Narrowing the Gap - Final Guidance Year 1
The Narrowing the Gap Final Year One Guidance is now available on the C4EO website. It updates initial guidance which was published in January 2008.
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08.12.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 8th December (Issue 141)
Proposals to refocus higher education student finance; Review of Careers Services in Wales; & Extra £24m for Wales’ school capital programme.
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05.12.08
Schools Research News: November 2008
All the latest school research news this month including:
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02.12.08
New version of the portal now live!
News about the educational evidence portal (eep).
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01.12.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 1st December (Issue 140)
Review of Higher Education in Wales Phase 1: Student Finance Arrangements; New overarching professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning ...
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01.12.08
Education Bulletins Due for Release - DECEMBER 2008
The latest Education Bulletins due for release in December 2008, by DCSF, DIUS, SQA, DENI and HESA.
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26.11.08
FE and Skills e-Newsletter, Fourteenth Edition
Welcome to 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. ...
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24.11.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 24th November (Issue 139)
The aim of the newsletter* is to provide up to date information on post 14 education and training developments in Wales and England.
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19.11.08
Higher Education - Business and Community Interaction Survey - now available for completion
The next Higher Education - Business and Community Interaction (HE-BCI) survey is now open and available to all UK higher education institutions (HEIs) ...
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18.11.08
Learning Pathways 14-19 eZine newsletter - Issue 1: November
Foreword from the Minister; Commission Briefs; Learning Coaches of Wales; Marketing and Communication; Careers Wales Online; Case Study 1: Sharing Good Practice; Case Study ...
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18.11.08
Research proves adult education vital during credit crunch
New research proves adult education is more vital than ever, says UCU, as statistics show the credit crunch is motivating millions to upgrade their skills. ...
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17.11.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 17th November (Issue 138)
Education Minister Launches Anti Bullying Week; Greater flexibility for learners announced by minister; & Reserves Held by Schools, 31 March 2008.
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17.11.08
Latest UKCES Intelligence Bulletin (Issue 6 - November 2008)
Employment and skills issues from research and policy perspectives: changes in European Labour Market Skill Needs; comparative Analyses of Skills and Performance; a ...
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17.11.08
Mutual Learning Programme of the European Employment Strategy
Increasing labour supply by centreing on people at the margins of the labour market, linked with the development of flexicurity policies.
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13.11.08
Universities set for major change
Universities face major changes, from scrapping the traditional academic year to throwing out the current degree grading system, senior academics say. ...
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11.11.08
fforwm enews 242 (10 November 2008)
First Minister Supports Rhyl Bid - Coleg Llandrillo Cymru; Chairman of Flintshire County Council visits Deeside College; Work Starts on New £9 million College Centre. ...
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11.11.08
Pass rates soar after headteacher suspends 478 pupils in a year
A head teacher who suspended the equivalent of a quarter her pupils in one year has seen exam pass rates increase by 65 per cent.
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10.11.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 10th November (Issue 137)
Standards in key skills qualifications improve but too few pupils being entered at key stage 4 (Estyn); Coleg Ffederal Planning Board Membership announced; Students count the ...
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04.11.08
Minister announces board Welsh medium Coleg Ffederal
EDUCATION minister Jane Hutt yesterday announced the make-up of a planning board to investigate a Welsh medium Coleg Ffederal.
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03.11.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 3rd November (Issue 136)
Analysis of Participation in post-16 Education and Training, 2006/07; Absenteeism from Secondary Schools, 2007/08; Report on Investigation into the Burden for Centres ...
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01.11.08
Education Bulletins Due for Release - NOVEMBER 2008
The latest Education Bulletins due for release in November 2008, by DCSF, DIUS, SQA, DENI and HESA.
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27.10.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 27th October (Issue 135)
Welsh Assembly Government response to the Recommendations contained in ‘Promise and Performance’ (Webb review); Consultation on School Organisation Proposals ...
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22.10.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 20th October (Issue 134)
Consultation on the draft School Funding (Wales) Regulations 2009 (DCELLS); "ReAct positively" (WAG); School admissions, school admission appeals and associated ...
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16.10.08
Boys trail girls in class by five
A study of 15,000 UK children suggests that girls are two months ahead of boys in tests of verbal, non-verbal and visual skills by age five.
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15.10.08
Nuffield Report on NEETS
The Nuffield Foundation have published NEETS report.
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15.10.08
Youngsters will benefit by learning the fun way
Education Minister Jane Hutt announced extra cash to safeguard the future of the new Foundation Phase curriculum after much debate about a funding shortfall. ...
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14.10.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Tuesday 14th October (Issue 133)
Skills Debate - record of proceedings, Tuesday, 7 October 2008; Draft Budget for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills for 2009-10; Evaluation of the Impact of the ...
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13.10.08
fforwm enews 239 (13 October 2008)
Tutor Shortlisted for National Television Award - Coleg Llandrillo Cymru; Yale College implement an Innovative Idea for Support in Personal and Social Education; Deeside ...
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06.10.08
A new approach to Adult Community Learning
This consultation presents proposals for the strategic development of adult community learning. The consultations seeks views on proposals for adult community learning. ...
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06.10.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 6th October (Issue 132)
Essential Skills Wales; Exclusions from Schools in Wales, 2006/07; Staff at Further Education Institutions, 2006/07.
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01.10.08
Education Bulletins Due for Release - October 2008
The latest Education Bulletins due for release in October 2008, by DCSF, DIUS, SQA, DENI and HESA:
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29.09.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 29th September (Issue 131)
Wales wins in style at EuroSkills competition; A guide to funding for adult learners - find the right path for you; Destinations of Students Completing ITT Courses in Wales ...
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29.09.08
fforwm enews 237: 29 September 2008
All the latest FE News, this week including: Barry College tutor Mike Hatcher joins Welsh Assembly Government to help deliver Welsh Bac; Yale College provide route to North Wales ...
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22.09.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 22nd September (Issue 130)
The Learning Coaches of Wales Summary Document; Voices and Choices Consultation; Summary of Quality Improvement Fund (QIF) projects available.
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22.09.08
Education in the News, Issue 52
Issue 52 of Education in the News, our current awareness bulletin of recent education news from across Europe and beyond, is now available. Highlights in this issue include: a new ...
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22.09.08
Latest UKCES Research & Policy E-Bulletin published- September 2008
UK "Punches Above Its Weight" In World Class Research; Special Announcement: UKCES' 5-year Strategic Plan Consultation; Modelling the Gender Pay Gap; UK Businesses Lauded For ...
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15.09.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 15th September (Issue 129)
Broader based Baccalaureate to become a reality (DCELLS); Transforming Education and Training Provision in Wales - Delivering Skills that Work for Wales (DCELLS); More female ...
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15.09.08
fforwm enews 235: 15 September 2008
All the latest FE News, this week including: Gorseinon College to deliver BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work; Minister Launches Aerospace Apprenticeship Scheme – Barry ...
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15.09.08
Magic does the trick for children’s self-esteem
Magic tricks should be taught to every school pupil, researchers have concluded. Although not exactly in the Harry Potter league, tests have shown that teaching magic to ...
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11.09.08
Research to shape Wales of tomorrow
Launch of The Wales Institute of Social & Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERD).
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11.09.08
Transforming Education and Training Provision in Wales - Delivering Skills that Work for Wales
A key priority for the Welsh Assembly Government is to secure a workforce that is sufficiently skilled to access future high level employment opportunities. Evidence suggests ...
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08.09.08
CERUK plus
Relaunch of 'Current Educational and Children’s Services Research in the UK'.
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08.09.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 8th September (Issue 128)
Consultation on the Right to Request Time to Train for Employees in Wales (DCELLS); New dvd and guidance will help schools to save millions of pounds; Sharp increase in Triple ...
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08.09.08
Educational Evidence Portal (EEP)
The Educational Evidence Portal (www.eep.ac.uk) brings together research and evidence for educational professionals in one place. Documents from leading education ...
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08.09.08
fforwm enews 234: 8 September 2008
All the latest FE News, this week including: Students Wing It - Coleg Llandrillo Cymru; Coleg Glan Hafren Principal to leave college in January 2009; ARROW system leads the way for ...
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02.09.08
Close help 'boosts slow readers'
Struggling young readers make dramatic improvements when they are given tailored one-to-one coaching by expert teachers, research suggests.
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02.09.08
Excellence Gateway - Quality Improvement Agency (England)
A source of information and shared best practice for FE practitioners.
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02.09.08
fforwm enews 233: 2 September 2008
All the latest FE News, this week including: Barry College offers new fast-track teaching degree; Wood Students Learn Traditional Skills - Coleg Llandrillo Cymru; Yale College ...
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02.09.08
Wales' early years revolution rolls out
First Minister Rhodri Morgan today hailed the start of the roll-out of the Foundation Phase as a landmark day for children in Wales. Visiting Brynnau primary school in Brynna, ...
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01.09.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 1st September (Issue 127)
Evidence used in the National Behaviour and Attendance Review (DCELLS); National Curriculum Assessments of 7, 11 and 14 Year Olds, 2008; and The percentage of 15 year olds ...
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01.09.08
Education Bulletins Due for Release - September 2008
Education Bulletins from relevant departments in the UK including DCSF, DIUS, SQA, DENI and HESA.
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29.08.08
Preschool learning boosts maths results in England
Preschool learning boosts maths results according to study of 3,000 children in England.
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28.08.08
C4EO - The Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People’s Services in England
The Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People’s Services (C4EO) is a dynamic new organisation, developed for the children’s sector, from the ...
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27.08.08
Key Economic Statistics - August 2008
The latest bulletin on Key Economic National Statistics produced by the Welsh Assembly Government was released on 13 August 2008 according to the arrangements approved by the UK ...
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20.08.08
Visit the new Education, Learning and Skills Newsletter page on the LSO.
All the latest education, learning and skills newsletters and bulletins from across Wales and England.
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18.08.08
fforwm enews 232: 18 August 2008
All the latest FE News, this week including: College teams up with world leader in music technology; Construction Lecturers Go Back to Site; Former Gorseinon student in race to ...
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04.08.08
Education in the News, Issue 51
Education in the News, Issue 51, the current bulletin of recent education news from across Europe and beyond, is now available. Highlights include: the European Commission ...
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29.07.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 28th July (Issue 126)
Vocational Results Day, John Griffiths AM, Deputy Minister for Skills, Welsh Assembly Government; Pupils present to teachers; Effective Strategies for Learners to achieve ...
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21.07.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 21st July (Issue 125)
Skills that work for Wales; National Comparators for Further Education and Work Based Learning, 2006/07; 'Merging the Boundaries – How well do local partnerships work ...
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14.07.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 14th July (Issue 124)
School Effectiveness Framework to be piloted in 99 schools in Wales; Responses to the Consultation on Proposals for a Learning and Skills (Wales) Measure 2008; Learning Options ...
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08.07.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Tuesday 8th July (Issue 123)
Careers services help learners make informed choices (Estyn); Demand for ‘English for Speakers of Other Languages’ (ESOL) courses outstrips supply (Estyn) ; ...
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30.06.08
Dysg eNewsletter: Monday 30th June (Issue 122)
Learners have more choice and flexibility with collaborative option menus (Estyn); Wales, Europe and the World: a framework for 14-19 learners (DCELLLS) ...
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23.06.08
Dysg eNewsletter - Issue 121
Better learning opportunities needed for young offenders (Estyn); Minister signs up to European Mobility Programme; Outcomes of early childhood education (New Zealand ...
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18.06.08
Education in the News, Issue 50
Current education news from across Europe and beyond: the first national literacy and numeracy tests in Australia;an action plan to tackle teacher shortage in the ...
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16.06.08
Dysg eNewsletter - Issue 120
70m to unlock the talent of Wales’ workforce; Learning Network Analysis, 2006/07; Pupils with moderate learning difficulties need to be supported to join in school life ...
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09.06.08
Dysg eNewsletter - Issue 119
Clear strategies benefit work-based learners in achieving key skills (Estyn); Funding helps schools share good practice but impact on outcomes for pupils not known (Estyn); ...
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03.06.08
Sciencewise Expert Resource Centre for Public Dialogue in Science and Innovation
Government launches new expert resource centre to help policy makers talk to the public.
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02.06.08
Dysg e-Newsletter - issue 118
Welsh Baccalaureate key stage 4 pilot successful in most schools; School Statistics by Assembly Constituency and Region, 2007; Vocational courses lead to better life chances. ...
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21.05.08
Estyn highlights best practice in developing reading and writing skills in 7 to 14 year olds
Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales has today published recommendations and guidance for schools and their partners on how to improve pupils’ reading ...
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21.05.08
Which of the following is linked to adult learning?
According to research, which of the following is linked to adult learning?
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12.05.08
Delivering Skills That Work For Wales
Deputy Minister for Skills, John Griffiths will today [Monday 12 May] set out his vision for reducing the number of disengaged young people in the first of a series of themed papers ...
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12.05.08
Dysg eNewsletter - Issue 116
Delivering skills that work for Wales; NEET consultation paper launched; Debate on the standards and quality of Education and Training, 13th May, National Assembly for Wales. ...
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06.05.08
Dysg eNewsletter - Issue 115
Would-be Chartered Teachers learn importance of Self Reflection (GTCW); Consultation on the Assembly Learning Grants and Loans (Higher Education) Regulations 2008; ...
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28.04.08
Dysg eNewsletter - Issue 114
Remit for the Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales for 2008-09; Key Education Statistics Wales, 2007; HEFCW newsletter Number 5 – April 2008 ...
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24.04.08
Helping the economically inactive back into work is essential for Wales
John Griffiths writes in the Wester Mail.
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21.04.08
Dysg eNewsletter - Issue 113
First Minister opens £5m engineering centre of excellence; Toolkit for the evaluation of soft skills; Welsh Learning and Teaching Strategies: effective practice in their ...
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14.04.08
Dysg eNewsletter - Issue 112
Historic day as first law making powers are transferred to Wales (WAG); The use of performance data in Local authorities and schools (DCELLS); Learning Pathways 14 – 19: wider ...
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14.04.08
New Health Sector On-line Resource Available
Skills for Health has launched it's Labour Market Information Resource portal.
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08.04.08
Dysg eNewsletter - Issue 111
Learners have more choice and flexibility with collaborative option menus (Estyn); Wales, Europe and the World: a framework for 14-19 learners (DCELLLS) ...
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07.04.08
Education in the News, Issue 49
Current education news from across Europe and beyond
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17.03.08
Dysg Enewsletter - Issue 110
Making better use of data will help raise standards in schools (Estyn); International Comparisons of Education Indicators; Closing the gap between boys’ and girls’ ...
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10.03.08
Be the talent behind the WorldSkills stars!
Can you train the UK's most highly skilled young people to achieve success at the WorldSkills Competitions in Calgary (2009) and London (2011) as a volunteer Training ...
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10.03.08
Dysg Enewsletter - Issue 109
The Webb Review and the Skills That Work for Wales Strategy debate at the Senedd
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05.03.08
Citizen Survey (part of the Living in Wales survey)
The Welsh Assembly Government's national survey of citizens' experiences of public services in Wales is a significant pillar in its overall approach to develop and support ...
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05.03.08
The Learning & Skills Observatory Website Has Achieved Award for Accessibility
The Learning and Skills Observatory website has achieved The Shaw Trust Accessible Award.
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26.02.08
Estyn Annual Report
The Annual Report of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales 2006-2007
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26.02.08
School Effectiveness Framework
The School Effectiveness Framework has been developed by the Welsh Assembly Government in collaboration with key stakeholders. It sets out the vision and an implementation ...
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25.02.08
Future skill needs in Europe: medium-term forecast:
What skills will Europeans need in the years to come? First EU forecast of skill needs is published
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17.01.08
Skills strategy sets the agenda for reform
The Welsh Assembly Government’s skills and employment strategy, ‘Skills that Work for Wales’, has been launched for consultation. The strategy sets out a clear ...
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16.01.08
Learning and Skills (Wales) Measure 2008
John Griffiths, the Deputy Minister for Skills has today launched a consultation document on the Welsh Assembly Government's proposals for a Learning and Skills (Wales) ...
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11.12.07
John Griffiths welcomes Webb Review of Further Education in Wales
Deputy Minister for Skills John Griffiths has today [Tuesday 11 December] welcomed Sir Adrian Webb's independent review of Further Education (FE) in Wales. ...
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03.12.07
Learning and Skills Observatory Wales goes live
A new interactive website - The Learning and Skills Observatory Wales, which will provide a database of research and analysis on education, learning, skills and labour market ...
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22.11.07
Skills Wales, with John Griffiths AM
'Our 14-19 Learning Pathways agenda is making a major difference to the options available to young people right across Wales.'
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16.11.07
FE and Skills e-Newsletter 16th November 2007 (DIUS)
This is the first edition of the FE and Skills e-newsletter. This is a direct news and information link from DIUS to the further education and skills sector and will be produced on a ...
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31.10.07
Ministerial approval for new professional teaching standards in Wales
John Griffiths AM, Deputy Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills has announced a set of new professional teaching standards for the lifelong learning ...
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26.10.07
National Learning and Skills Assessment Update - Statements of priorities for change - 2007-2010
As part of the DCELLS (Department of Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills) National Planning and Funding System currently being implemented, the Welsh Assembly ...
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15.10.07
National Curriculum Assessments of 7, 11 and 14 Year Olds, 2007
This Statistical First Release provides final information for Wales on the achievements of 7, 11 and 14 year olds in the National Curriculum assessments in 2007. This updates the ...
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11.10.07
European Commission promotes research partnerships between universities and businesses
€38.5 million of new funding is being made available for projects to encourage innovative partnerships between academia and industry.
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11.10.07
Money management on new curriculum
MONEY management, first aid and healthy eating will be taught to all pupils in Wales under the revised national curriculum.
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28.09.07
Minister presents awards for new skills learning
A WREXHAM woman who found a job after acquiring new IT skills and a Flintshire company keen to develop its employees are among those honoured in Wales’ first learndirect ...
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18.09.07
UK slips back in graduate numbers
The UK is being overtaken by international competitors in the drive for more graduates, an annual report on education systems shows.
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13.09.07
What The Silver Surfer Learns
With the age of the ‘Silver Surfer’ upon us, a report called ‘What older people learn’ has been created to examine older peoples preferred subjects of study, their ...
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22.08.07
Training 'key in choice of boss'
Graduates rate training and development more highly than the salary they will be paid, a poll suggests.
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16.08.07
Another excellent year for A levels in Wales
Education Minister Jane Hutt today [Thursday 16 August 2007] proudly announced a successful year for students and teachers across Wales as another set of excellent A Level ...
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16.08.07
Jane Hutt celebrates Welsh Baccalaureate qualification successes
Education Minister, Jane Hutt, today (Thursday 16 August) congratulated Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma students as their exceptional achievements were announced. ...
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16.08.07
Welsh Employment Reaches Record Level
Total employment in Wales has reached a record level - according to the latest quarterly Labour Force Survey published today (August 15) by the Office of National Statistics. In ...
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18.07.07
Minister announces new skills strategy for Wales
Plans for a new Welsh Skills and Employment Strategy were announced by the Welsh Assembly Government today [Wednesday 18 July 2007]. On the day that England publishes its ...
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12.01.06
New Survey Results Published
Fewer Welsh employers find difficulty recruiting the right people to fill job vacancies than was the case two years ago, according to a major new study. ...
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26.10.05
FSW Survey of Welsh Language Skills Needs in 7 Sectors
The results from the ESF supported Future Skills Wales Survey of Welsh language skills needs in 7 sectors are now available to inform Welsh policy makers in their plans for a ...
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10.12.04
Training Provider uses FSW Findings to develop courses
Training providers across Wales are using information gathered by the Future Skills Wales Survey 2003 to help tailor their training to the needs of industry. The findings of the ...
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01.12.04
ACT Training
Training providers across Wales are using information gathered by the Future Skills Wales Survey 2003 to help tailor their training to the needs of industry. The findings of the ...
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01.12.04
FSW Findings Used for the Key Skills Initiative
Dysg is the body that develops policy for post-16 education and helps to share best practice in Wales. The organisation has found the information provided by the Future Skills ...
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06.10.04
Employers talk about their need for Welsh language skills
The Future Skills Wales (FSW) partnership has commissioned a new survey, following on from the findings of the FSW 2003 Survey, which aims to uncover the different types and ...
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02.06.04
New Action Plan Addresses Skills And Employment Challenges
Jane Davidson, Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning has launched a major consultation on new proposals to boost skills levels and help more people into employment. ...
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05.01.04
The Future Skills Wales Team Present the Findings to Key Users
The FSW team and representatives of the Future Skills Wales Partnership have been travelling all over Wales, giving presentations on the survey findings to partners and key ...
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23.10.03
Survey Reveals How Skilled Wales is Today and Needs to Be in Future
Three out of four of us believe we are more skilled today than we were three years ago and most of us feel our skill levels are higher than we need for our current jobs. However our ...
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05.09.03
Researcher Margaret hangs up her clipboard for the last time
Veteran Market Researcher Margaret Baldwin is finally hanging up her clipboard after delaying her retirement in order to complete the largest survey yet undertaken in Wales. ...
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09.07.03
How Do We Rate the Boss?
What are our bosses really like? Do they resemble the notorious David Brent of "The Office" or are they more like the admirable Wales football team manager Mark Hughes - an ...
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24.02.03
What do we Know and What can we Do?
Largest and Most In-depth Survey to Create All-Wales Skills Map.
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