BBC Wales has published figures on the performance of individual secondary schools in Wales. This publication was based on data they had requested and received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
This document sets out the six Developmental Areas against which all children should be assessed when they first enter the Foundation Phase.
The annual digest of statistics from the General Teaching Council for Wales covers a range of indicators including the age, gender, ethnicity, qualifications and disability status of teachers and head-teachers. This year, for the first time, it gives a statistical analysis of deputy and assistant head teachers in Wales’ schools. GTCW press release.
The percentage of pupils achieving the expected level in 2010 was higher in all subjects and at all key stages than in 2009 except for Science at key stage 2, where the percentage was the same as in 2009. More
The 2-Week Primary Teachers' Project has been a very successful annual initiative since 2009. The aim is to support the training of primary school teachers engaged or interested in teaching a modern foreign language at KS2 or currently supporting a visiting MFL teacher in their classroom. To take part in the 2012 initiative you will need to submit an expression of interest by 17th June 2011.
The Welsh Chess Union (WCU) is keen to support the establishment of chess clubs in every school in Wales, and has been encouraged by the Welsh Assembly Government in taking forward this aim. If you would like to get a chess club going in your school, please look on the WCU website for ideas and for help in getting started.
The aim of these training materials is to help senior leaders, governors and staff in schools in Wales to gain the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to support the development of effective pupil participation.
The Welsh Assembly Government commissions a wide range of resources which support the teaching of Welsh as a subject, other subjects through the medium of Welsh, and bilingual (Welsh/English) materials to support the teaching of Wales-specific aspects of the school/college curriculum. We would welcome any ideas on the type of resources which you would like to see being commissioned, please contact Heulwen Goodwin by 10 June 2011.
Illustrations to support effective teaching with the Aled Afal book using the principles of the Foundation Phase.
A resource aimed at developing pupil’s knowledge regarding the identification of swans, to study their place within the environment, the life cycle of a swan and factors that affect this particular animal within its environment.
This DVD clip explores the elements of good integrated sustainable school design, including engagement of pupils and staff in the design and in the construction, and through the curriculum.
When focussing on staff support and personal development during inset days and staff events, you can now access a free seminar: 'Making the Most of Your Money'. By bringing the Money Advice Service into your workplace, you will help your employees to manage their money better. The Welsh Government is supportive of the service which has been delivered to a number of employers in Wales. Contact Tiana in the Welsh office for further info.
