On 15 July, the Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning issued a letter to heads of institutions and sector representative bodies as a follow up to the PricewaterhouseCoopers report, 'Review of the costs of administering the education system in Wales - Phase 1'. View the letter, read further information on the review and respond to the challenge
The aim of the report is to list all documents sent by the Welsh Minister to headteachers in Wales for the previous academic year (2009-10). More
'Unity and diversity' provides guidance on opportunities to promote race equality, ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious diversity in the school curriculum in Wales.
To support educational professionals in gaining a clearer and better understanding of the new inspection framework a series of documents have been published.
The Code sets out the key principles of good conduct and practice for registered teachers in Wales.
This booklet explains the National Curriculum in Wales, and how the assessment and reporting arrangements fit into the framework.
New resources commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government
Ein Cymru Ni (Tinopolis) a set of 12 books for Welsh learners which aim to improve awareness of Wales and Welshness. The Green Game – Game for Life (Atebol), which aims to create a personal and social awareness of sustainability and global environmental issues. Further Information please visit the New Books section at gwales.com
The purpose of these reports is to explore children’s attitudes to play.
Take a look at the site which is packed full of useful resources and information on the UNCRC. www.uncrcletsgetitright.co.uk.
A competition entitled U-News/CLIC, is encouraging children and young people to pick up a pen, notebook, audio recorder or video camera and report on positive activities in the community.
The evaluation reports on the achievements of Flying Start in terms of the conditions necessary for the effective delivery of support for disadvantaged children.
Ten minutes of quality reading time with a child every day can make a real difference to children’s literacy levels was the message from Education Minister Leighton Andrews at the National Eisteddfod. Press release and Chris Corcoran is Wales’ first reading hero.
School-based Counselling services in Wales are helping thousands of children and young people become more confident in school and improve their attendance, Education Minister Leighton Andrews said.
Deputy Minister for Children Huw Lewis has announced Wales’ first “Families First Pioneer areas” as part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s commitment to support families and tackle child poverty.
