This publication provides important information regarding the statutory assessment arrangements for the school year 2014 to 2015. It outlines a number of statutory requirements as well as guidance on teacher assessment, transitions between the learning stages and assessment using the LNF.
National Support Programme (NSP) - Update
The NSP has been operational for over a year and has worked with 1600 schools across Wales - primary, secondary, special and PRUs. Schools will now be receiving specialist partner support to help them embed the LNF. Schools should ensure that they engage with their NSP partner and get the appropriate targeted support needed. More information and resources can be found here and here
Second of three reports looking at how a sample of primary and secondary schools is developing pupils’ numeracy skills across the curriculum. Generally, these schools have made some progress since the first year of the survey. However, many of their strategies have yet to make a consistent impact on standards. Welsh Government Response
Schools are reminded that as part of the Terms and Conditions of accepting the grant, that they should publish information about their Pupil Deprivation Grant usage on line.
The revised Areas of Learning and programmes of study for Phase 1 of the curriculum review are available to help you plan for their statutory launch from September 2015.
The ‘Education begins at home’ campaign has just launched its own twitter page @Edubeginsathome. Keep track of the latest updates that can support children at home. Please share our messages by retweeting and sharing with parents.
This consultation seeks your views on the proposed term dates and draft direction. Your contributions will help to ensure that we get the right set of dates in place for our maintained schools in Wales. Young people’s version
Potential External Mentors to support NQTs during their induction period are invited to attend briefing sessions that will be held throughout Wales during November and December. Please see the attached Flyer for information on a session in your area.
This is a unique post that is designed to influence positive change for children and young people in Wales, transforming understanding and acceptance in society of the importance of children’s rights. Closing Date: 21/11/2014
Wales is now a partner in the campaign to educate children aged 9 – 11 (junior) and 12-15 years (senior) about microbes, infections, hygiene and the importance of using antibiotics wisely.
The role of management committees must be established for all Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) by 23 February 2015.
