Estyn has published the main findings of its survey on the strategies that work-based learning providers are using to improve learners’ achievement of key skills within qualification frameworks. Estyn found that use of these strategies has resulted in improved key skills attainment. Press release, full report.
Estyn reports that schools and local education authorities are making progress in sharing their expertise and good practice on curriculum developments more widely. Press release, Full report
Teachers across Wales are being invited to contribute to the ongoing pilot for the Chartered Teacher Programme being run by the General Teaching Council for Wales (GTCW). With nearly half the pilot modules already successfully running, teachers interested in signing up for the next phase of the pilot modules now have just two weeks left to register their interest online or by post. More
This guidance document is for the information of MHMI, HMI and education and training providers. The guidance relates to post 16 education and training and independent schools’ inspections. It sets out how Estyn will undertake and manage the quality assurance of the inspection process. More
The advice was commissioned by the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills to review science courses for learners in the 14-19 age range. The report focuses on standards and on the course options available for learners to study science and science-related subjects. The report also surveys related issues, including the quality of teaching, the recruitment of science teachers and the quality of leadership in science departments. More
Key results from the performance indicators for Welsh HEIs are the percentage of young, full-time, first degree students entering HE from state schools or colleges in 2006/07 was 93 per cent (88 per cent for UK HEIs). More
The Welsh Assembly Government and the Children's Commissioner for Wales think that children with special educational needs should have a right of appeal to the Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales. Children should have this right when their parents decide not to make an appeal themselves. Version for young people Consultation document
The committee continues to receive evidence into the economic contribution of Higher Education. Evidence has been provided from a number of Sector Skills Councils. More
This conference will address a number of higher education-related key themes around widening access policy and practice. Key note speakers will include: Jane Hutt, Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills and Professor Philip Gummett, Chief Executive, HEFCW. More
Schools Minister Jim Knight has announced £81 million of additional funding to prepare teachers to deliver the new Diploma. The multi-million pound package for 2008-09 follows funding to train those who will be delivering the Diploma this September. More
Skills Secretary John Denham has urged employers to act to prevent skills shortages as he announced the fourth competitive bidding round for National Skills Academies. More
This new research report from Professor Frank Coffield and LSN argues that teaching and learning should regain its rightful place as the main focus of the post-compulsory education sector. Professor Frank Coffield was asked to explore what might happen if teaching and learning became the number one priority in the sector. More
If you’re passionate about your Wii, live for nights-in with your Playstation and rush out to buy the newest games for your XBox, why not consider turning your passion into a career? There are thousands of opportunities in the computing and gaming industries, with only a course standing between you and your dream job. More
