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Secondary sector interim report
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This report summarises the findings from engagement and pastoral phone calls made to secondary schools during January and February 2021. This report is based on the information discussed during remote meetings with headteachers, senior leaders and teachers.
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Effective practice |
Developing people and practice: beyond professional learning
Cathays High School focuses on supporting the career development of all their staff. Leaders ensure that they develop and promote the culture and values of the school. ...Read more
Effective practice |
Developing a school community
Leaders at Cathays High School wanted to develop their school community. They created three core values for pupils: Prepared, Respect and Pride. ...Read more
Thematic report |
How schools and colleges used the RRRS and catch-up grants for post-16 learners
This report focuses on the support for post-16 learners since September 2020 through the ‘Recruit, Recover, Raise Standards: Accelerating Learning Programme’ grant (the RRRS grant) in schools and t ...Read more
Thematic report |
Preparing for the Curriculum for Wales – case studies and cameos from secondary, all-age and special schools
This report focuses on how maintained secondary, all-age and special schools are preparing for the Curriculum for Wales. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Preparing for the Curriculum for Wales – case studies and cameos from secondary, all-age and special schools
This report focuses on how maintained secondary, all-age and special schools are preparing for the Curriculum for Wales. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Preparing for the Curriculum for Wales – case studies and cameos from secondary, all-age and special schools
This report focuses on how maintained secondary, all-age and special schools are preparing for the Curriculum for Wales. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Community schools: families and communities at the heart of school life
The report focuses on highly effective approaches to community schooling taken by primary, secondary, all-age and special schools. ...Read more
Effective practice |
Support for wellbeing during transition from primary to secondary
Ysgol Dyffryn Aman has fostered strong relationships with its partner primary schools, providing a clear focus on promoting the wellbeing and resilience of new pupils. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Effective school support for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils – case studies of good practice
pdf, 2.23 MB Added 18/02/2020
This report identifies effective school practices to support disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils. This may include work funded by the Pupil Development Grant (PDG). ...Read more
Thematic report |
Effective school support for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils – case studies of good practice
pdf, 2.23 MB Added 18/02/2020
This report identifies effective school practices to support disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils. This may include work funded by the Pupil Development Grant (PDG). ...Read more
Thematic report |
Partnerships with employers in secondary and special schools
pdf, 1.04 MB Added 12/02/2020
The report examines the range of partnerships and links that secondary and special schools across Wales have with employers. ...Read more
Effective practice |
Creating a vision for continuous improvement
Investment in learning and teaching has helped Cardiff High School create a new vision for improvement, with emphasis on leadership and professional learning. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Provision for young carers in secondary schools, further education colleges and pupil referral units across Wales
pdf, 1.39 MB Added 20/05/2019
This report evaluates the quality of provision made for young carers in secondary schools, PRUs and colleges in Wales. ...Read more
Thematic report |
A levels in sixth forms and further education colleges
pdf, 1.44 MB Added 08/11/2018
This report is in response to a request for advice in the Cabinet Secretary’s annual remit letter to Estyn for 2017-2018. ...Read more
Thematic report |
New qualifications
pdf, 1002.81 KB Added 17/07/2018
This report is in response to a request in the Cabinet Secretary’s annual remit letter to Estyn for 2017-2018. ...Read more
Thematic report |
New qualifications
pdf, 1002.81 KB Added 17/07/2018
This report is in response to a request in the Cabinet Secretary’s annual remit letter to Estyn for 2017-2018. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Science at key stage 3 and key stage 4
pdf, 1.27 MB Added 20/09/2017
This report considers a range of factors, such as the quality of teaching and assessment, curriculum planning, staff development, and curricular and extra-curricular learning experiences, that cont ...Read more
Thematic report |
A review of healthy relationships education
pdf, 1.15 MB Added 23/06/2017
This report evaluates the quality of provision for healthy relationships education in schools in Wales. It identifies strategies to support schools in improving provision and outcomes for pupils. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Moderation of teacher assessment at key stage 2 and key stage 3: a review of accuracy and consistency
pdf, 1.08 MB Added 22/09/2016
The findings of the survey are based on visits to eight cluster moderation meetings, two in each of the regional consortia, followed by visits to two schools in each cluster. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Best practice in leadership development in schools - June 2015
pdf, 920.26 KB Added 10/06/2015
This thematic survey report is published in response to a request for advice from the Welsh Government in the Ministerial remit letter to Estyn for 2014-2015. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Best practice in leadership development in schools - June 2015
pdf, 920.26 KB Added 10/06/2015
This thematic survey report is published in response to a request for advice from the Welsh Government in the Ministerial remit letter to Estyn for 2014-2015. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Good practice in mathematics at key stage 3 - February 2015
pdf, 758.57 KB Added 01/02/2015
This report is published in response to a request for advice from the Welsh Government in the Minister’s annual remit to Estyn for 2013-2014. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Attendance in secondary schools - September 2014
pdf, 905.56 KB Added 01/09/2014
This is the first of two reports in response to a request for advice on attendance from the Welsh Government in the annual remit letter to Estyn for 2013-2014 from the Minister for Education and Sk ...Read more
Thematic report |
Action on bullying - June 2014
pdf, 609.24 KB Added 01/06/2014
The report examines the effectiveness of action taken by schools to address bullying, with particular reference to bullying on the grounds of pupils’ protected characteristics (age, disability, gen ...Read more
Thematic report |
Twelve secondary school improvement journeys- December 2013
pdf, 1.02 MB Added 01/12/2013
Over the years, Estyn inspectors have visited schools at various stages of development. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Good practice in mathematics at key stage 4 - October 2013
pdf, 692.42 KB Added 01/10/2013
This report is published in response to a request for advice from the Welsh Government in the Minister’s annual remit to Estyn for 2012-2013. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Numeracy in key stages 2 and 3: a baseline study - June 2013
pdf, 763.76 KB Added 01/06/2013
This report is the first in a series in response to a request for advice from the Welsh Government in the Minister’s annual remit letter to Estyn for 2012-2013. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Statutory INSET in schools - June 2013
pdf, 537.35 KB Added 01/06/2013
This report is published in response to a request for advice from the Welsh Government in the Minister’s annual remit letter to Estyn for 2012-2013. ...Read more
Thematic report |
Effective practice in tackling poverty and disadvantage in schools - November 2012
pdf, 2.09 MB Added 01/11/2012
This report is a good practice guide to help schools tackle the impact of poverty and disadvantage.The report outlines a series of recommendations and showcases best practice case studies.Headteach ...Read more
Thematic report |
Tackling poverty and disadvantage in schools: working with the community and other services - July 2011
pdf, 807.71 KB Added 01/07/2011
Schools need to get better at identifying and supporting learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. ...Read more