A bold new strategy outlining how Wales will drive up its skills levels in the future, has been unveiled by Deputy Minister for Skills. The One Wales document highlights the significance of having a strong skills base. The new Skills that Work for Wales strategy contains proposals for significant reform that will strengthen the skills levels across Wales. Press release Strategy Document
The key points from the latest release are: Overall success rates were 60% in FE and 65% in WBL. Just under 50% of learners leaving Modern Apprenticeship (MA) and Foundation Modern Apprenticeship (FMA) programmes in 2006/07 achieved their full apprenticeship framework. More
This consultation paper seeks views on the draft regulations for collaborative arrangements between Further Education Institutions (FEIs). The consultation also seeks views on collaborative arrangements between Schools and FEIs. Responses to this consultation document should be sent by 30 September 2008. More
Revised GCSEs in Welsh (first language), Welsh Literature, English, English Literature, Mathematics and ICT are to be introduced for first teaching from September 2010. The Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills is consulting on the criteria that will govern these qualifications with centres, awarding bodies and a range of key stakeholders. If you would like to take part in this consultation, please complete the questionnaire by 30 September 2008. More
Skills competition Wales is for colleges, businesses and training providers who take vocational education and training seriously. This is your opportunity to establish either a new skills competition or expand an existing model in your sector across Wales. To help you to plan, bid and run a successful competition in Wales, we are holding a practical Workshop on the 12th August. More info on the workshop Response form Info on World Skills
This advice was commissioned by the Learning and Network Development Division of DCELLS to evaluate the extent to which the recent rapid increase in learners in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) has impacted on the learning experience of all ESOL learners. The findings and recommendations will be used to support policy development. This report provides advice in response to Estyn’s remit report. More
The advice was commissioned by the Learning and Network Development Division of DCELLS to support policy development in relation to adult community learning. Estyn was commissioned to undertake this review. More
New figures for the 2006/07 academic year show that universities and colleges in Wales continue to improve across a range of indicators of economic and social contribution. More
September marks the beginning of the new school term and for 12 teachers in Wales it will also mark the start of their four year term on the General Teaching Council for Wales (GTCW). The teachers were elected by their peers across Wales and will represent the profession on the Council. More
The inaugural UK-wide Vocational Qualifications Day “VQ Day” is being launched in Wales at the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells on 23 July to celebrate the achievements of talented and skilled individuals who have achieved success with their vocational qualifications. More
This is the tenth edition of the FE and Skills e-newsletter - a direct news and information link from DIUS to the further education (FE) and skills sector. This edition includes: Skills for Life, 2.25 million adults achieve first qualifications in basic skills and Healthy FE programme launched to improve health and wellbeing of staff and students. More
New measures to ensure all apprenticeships are of a uniform high quality and have the confidence of both apprentices and employers have been announced today by David Lammy and Jim Knight as the Government published its draft Apprenticeships Bill. The Bill, will for the first time establish a statutory basis for the entire apprenticeships programme. 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. More
Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK), Institute for Learning (IfL), Standards Verification UK (SVUK) and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) have released a position statement outlining the intended process for evidencing teachers, tutors and trainers' personal skills in literacy, numeracy and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). More
