The Deputy Minister for Skills, Jeff Cuthbert, has named the Principal of Coleg Llandrillo Cymru, Huw Evans OBE to lead the Review of Qualifications for 14 to 19-year-olds in Wales.
From April 2012, funding to support Welsh Language provision in schools will transfer to, and be administered by, the Department for Education and Skills. The new Welsh in Education Grant for 2012-13 will consolidate funding previously provided by a number of grant schemes.
The Welsh Government intends to procure education consultancy services and specialist subject expertise in order to establish a framework agreement to support the work of the Department for Education and Skills (DfES). The Framework will commence 1 April 2012 and operate for a term of four years.
The Group’s work has focused on the differences between the educational performances of boys and girls and also the wider socio-economic issues which affect their performance. More and Minister’s statement
Apprenticeship Awards Cymru are Wales’ most prestigious award for individuals, employers and training providers involved in the delivery of Apprenticeships across Wales. The theme for this year’s annual conference focuses on the benefits and value of Vocational Skills and Training in working with businesses to deliver for Wales.
This two day annual conference will focus on implementation of the policy Delivering Community Learning in the context of wider transformation of the post-16 sector and a challenging economic climate. The conference will bring together all those involved in adult learning in Wales.
Youth Work Week is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate the work of youth workers throughout Wales. An event titled: 'Youth Work in North Wales-Pulling Together' will be held on 7 November 2011 between 15:00 and 18:30 at the Welsh Government Offices in Llandudno Junction.
A partner finding conference for schools wishing to build education links with Rwandan partners will take place in Swansea on Thursday 10th November 2011.
A series of resources including video, animation and whiteboard materials that address the skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works within the GCSE specifications in the context of elements formation in stars.
A range of resources to support the teaching of Trigonometry to students studying Additional Mathematics or A/AS Level Mathematics.
Applicants for all courses are down by 9.0%.
This research, undertaken by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, develops our understanding of the role that high-level skills play in improving economic performance and growth.
This research introduces a sophisticated conceptual definition of occupational regulation; maps its different forms in the UK; and produces estimates on its prevalence and impact.
