In a recent report the inspectorate found that the majority of primary schools in Wales provide a varied, productive and motivating environment for children to thrive and develop their skills in reading and writing. Press Release, Report and Welsh Government Response
The annual report to schools includes web links to all documents produced for schools and their governing bodies over the past academic year (2010-11). The report will act as a quick reference point for all guidance documents.
The Department for Education and Skills has revised several sets of regulations that cover reporting to parents, the Common Transfer System, Governors’ Annual Reports, School prospectuses and School Target Setting. The new and amended regulations came into force on 1 September 2011.
Estyn is offering an exciting opportunity to become a peer inspector to experienced senior teachers and managers in primary schools. The closing date for applications is 2pm on Thursday 6 October 2011.
Four interactive stories and sing-along songs based on the seasons.
A scenario based resource that allows pupils to discuss safe and appropriate use of mobile phones.
Last week the Welsh Government issued provisional secondary school banding information to secondary schools and local authorities via the DEWi secure transfer site. Further information on the development of the national secondary school banding system is available on the Welsh Government web site.
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