These bilingual resources are designed to support high-quality teaching and assessment of Welsh second language. In particular, they aim to support teachers in Year 6 who will need to assess learners’ Welsh second language attainment at the end of Key Stage 2. These resources will be distributed to schools in hard copy/CD format week commencing 14 November 2011.
The latest issue of School Catering Matters is now available. School Catering Matters details the latest news and information about Appetite for Life, the Welsh Government’s strategy for improving the food and drink served in schools in Wales. This newsletter provides advice and guidance, which will help schools and local authorities get ready for the introduction of statutory standards for food and drink in schools.
A new International Education Programme (IEP) which will help young people in Wales learn lessons from across the world has been announced by Education Minister Leighton Andrews. The IEP aims to spread the knowledge and skills necessary for young people in Wales to actively contribute to a global society. Press release and further info
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
DfES is committed to achieving excellence in the way we communicate and engage with you. As a result of the 2010 Stakeholder Survey, we have developed a very short feedback form to explore your perceptions of our strengths and weaknesses. Please take a few minutes to fill in this confidential short form.
A partner finding conference for schools wishing to build education links with Rwandan partners will take place in Swansea on Thursday 10th November 2011.
The idea for this resource came about as the result of a journey around the world by Karen Peacock and her companion, the little bear from Ysgol Chwilog.
The resource is aimed at developing thinking by asking questions about different time periods and how houses and homes changed over long time periods.
