Standards of ICT in secondary schools need improving
Standards of information and communication technology (ICT) as a subject are good or better in around half of the secondary schools visited during this survey according to an Estyn report published today. Read more >
Bullying still a concern in Welsh schools
Too many pupils suffer from bullying during their school lives, according to a report published today by Estyn. Education providers have a responsibility to tackle bullying in all forms under the Education Act 2002, and yet the ways in which schools deal with bullying varies widely. Read more >
Pupils’ understanding of global issues improves
Pupils in primary and secondary schools now have an age-appropriate understanding of global issues and of sustainability according to a report published today by Estyn. Read more >
The majority of 7-14 year-olds achieve good standards in English
Many pupils in primary schools and a majority in secondary schools achieve good standards in English lessons, according to a report published today by Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales. Pupils in English lessons speak clearly during discussions and respond well to a wide variety of texts. However, concerns remain about standards in writing. Read more >
The impact of changes to regulations on the cycle of inspections
Last year the Welsh Government and Estyn undertook a series of consultations during February and May on proposed changes to Estyn’s inspection cycles. Read more >
Access to coaching and careers advice benefits 14-16 year-olds
Pupils aged 14-16 have benefited from a wider choice of subjects and more learning support since the introduction of a learning pathways framework five years ago. Attendance, behaviour and performance have improved, especially for pupils who face the greatest barriers to learning, such as those from disadvantaged backgrounds or those with special educational needs. Read more >
Chief Inspector's Annual Report highlights challenges for education and training in Wales
Standards of education in Wales have not improved in the main, according to the Annual Report of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training 2012-2013. However, some sectors such as special and independent schools are maintaining their high performance. Read more >
Estyn publishes secondary school improvement strategies
All schools in Wales have the potential to improve the education they offer, but different schools may need different strategies, according to Estyn, depending on their stage of development. Read more >
Tackling poverty is still not a high enough priority for schools
Although many schools are aware of the importance of improving the standards and wellbeing of disadvantaged pupils, addressing poverty is still not a high enough priority for schools across Wales. Read more >
Children in the Foundation Phase make good progress with learning Welsh in Welsh-medium schools and settings
More than four fifths of children aged 3 to 7 years old are making good progress in learning Welsh as a first language in Welsh-medium schools and non-maintained settings, according to a report published today by Estyn. Read more >