‘I wish to update Members on progress made on the 20 point action plan I announced on 2 February 2011, in order to secure a step-change in performance.’
New guidance designed to ensure school toilet facilities are of the highest standards has been published by the Welsh Government. The guidance is designed to inform local authorities and school governing bodies of their roles and responsibilities in ensuring that school toilets are adequate for children and young people. More and press release
Every year, the Chief Inspector of Estyn publishes an Annual Report providing an overall assessment of standards and performance of schools, education and training providers in Wales. To read the latest report and watch a webcast from Ann Keane discussing the main findings of the report visit www.estyn.gov.uk
The Welsh Government is organising a series of four “Teaching Makes a Difference: One Year on” conferences across Wales. The purpose of these events will be to provide practitioners and those involved in education policy development and delivery with a progress update on the Minister for Education and Skills’ plans to raise school standards. Further information and final agenda.
For the first time this January the Welsh Assembly Government will start to collect information on the first language of all compulsory school aged pupils in all maintained schools through the Pupil Level Annual Schools’ Census (PLASC).
School Statistics by Assembly Constituency and Region, 2011
Here is a series of songs for every number from 1 - 10 that can be sung with a track with voice and a track without voice.
Teaching and support staff in pupils referral units in Wales do a difficult job with pupils whose behaviour is challenging. Generally, they are well trained and are confident when working with vulnerable pupils. More and press release
This update provides the latest educational news and summary information of recent and future publications and events. We hope you will find it useful to assist you in your role as governor.
