Schools and further education colleges in Wales will soon have the power to screen any pupil for a knife or weapon.
This publication provides 10 in-service training (INSET) activities focusing on the teaching of writing in all subjects across the curriculum at Key Stages 2 and 3.
This publication provides 10 in-service training (INSET) activities focusing on the teaching of higher-order reading skills in all subjects across the curriculum at Key Stages 2 and 3.
The aim of the conference is to equip education professionals with the skills, knowledge and understanding to tackle gender based bullying in schools. The conference will provide delegates with the opportunity to discuss with agencies the types of support available to schools in delivering targeted programmes and services to children and young people. Those wishing to attend should email Debbie Hendy at the NSPCC.
The overall aim of the research was to explore the views of parent/carers in Wales on school uniforms and the wider costs of schooling.
Representatives from Wales' football squad have today joined Education Minister Leighton Andrews to encourage children and young people to pick up a book and read.
Mae Popi yma and Dacw’r Gwcw (Gwasg Gomer) are the first books from the series Pobl Pentre Bach based on the characters from Sali Mali’s village. Bwystfilod a Bwganod (Gwasg Gomer) is another book from the series Cyfres yr Onnen. For further Information please visit the New Books section at gwales.com
This autumn Amnesty has produced a free bilingual educational resource pack specifically for primary schools Learning About Human Rights in the Primary School. The Minister for Education, Leighton Andrews AM will be attending the launch of this new resource in Carmarthen on 15th October 2010. Visit Amnesty's website to find out more.
It’s almost one year before the world’s biggest skills competition takes place. There are three key steps every school or college can take now to start getting prepared: Save the date of WorldSkills London 2011 by adding it to your school calendar or college prospectus, register for updates to receive details of your free education resources and forward and share this information with your colleagues.
A visit to one national establishment in a day would be enough for the majority of schools, but not for four schools in Ceredigion and Powys. Last week their students took a day out to visit the National Library of Wales and the Welsh Assembly Government building in Aberystwyth.
There is now a nationally recognised accredited advocacy qualification underpinned by National Occupational Standards. The tutor and self study pack for the training module to gain a Level 3 Certificate in Independent Advocacy with Children and Young People has been formally approved by City & Guilds. More (youtube) or email for more information.
