Improvement Resource Type: Thematic Report
Improvement Resource Type: Thematic Report
Improvement Resource Type: Thematic Report
Recommendations
Schools and further education colleges should:
- R1 Market A level Welsh First Language effectively in order to increase the number of learners that choose the subject
- R2 Develop effective methods of introducing the set and synoptic texts to learners in contemporary and original ways
- R3 Plan purposefully to increase the desire, resilience and confidence of secondary school learners to use the Welsh language, and work with external partners to promote this
Local authorities and regional consortia should:
- R4 Provide networks in order to offer professional learning opportunities and share best practice in terms of teaching A level Welsh First Language
- R5 Track the proportions of learners in key stage 4 and 5 that pursue courses through the medium of Welsh, and set targets to increase this in line with the objectives of the Welsh in Education Strategic Plan
Welsh Government should:
- R6 Provide a national marketing resource to promote A level Welsh First Language and the subject’s employability skills
- R7 Work with Qualifications Wales to ensure that the new Welsh GCSE qualifications to support the proposed curriculum offer texts that are more contemporary and more relevant to learners
Improvement Resource Type: Thematic Report
Recommendations
To improve the provision and quality of leadership development, regional consortia and other providers of professional learning should work together to consider:
- R1 How to increase the focus on developing leaders’ ability to bring about improvement in the quality of teaching and learning
- R2 How best to evaluate the impact of leadership development programmes over time
Improvement Resource Type: Thematic Report
Improvement Resource Type: Thematic Report
Improvement Resource Type: Thematic Report
Recommendation
Schools should:
- R1 Consider the best practice outlined in the case studies contained in this report
Improvement Resource Type: Thematic Report
Recommendations
Management committees should:
- Use the Handbook for Management Committees of Pupil Referral Units to improve their work
- Work closely in partnership with their local authority, regional consortium and other stakeholders to develop a common vision for their PRU
Local authorities and regional consortia should:
- Provide an annual programme of training and development opportunities for PRU management committee members
- Ensure that local authorities and regional consortia officers understand the role and function of their PRUs fully so as to improve their joint working with management committees
The Welsh Government should:
- Raise awareness among all management committees of the Handbook for Management Committees of Pupil Referral Units
Improvement Resource Type: Thematic Report
Improvement Resource Type: Thematic Report
Recommendations
Schools should:
- Consider carefully the cross-cutting theme of careers and work-related experiences, and how learners can develop as enterprising, creative contributors, when they design their new curriculum
- Consider how they can enhance learners’ understanding of the work place by providing a wider range of real experiences in partnership with employers
- Evaluate the impact of partnerships with employers and of work-related experiences on learners’ understanding of the world of work
Local authorities and regional consortia should:
- Ensure that local curriculum planning takes good account of careers and work-related experiences and involves employers
The Welsh Government should:
- Evaluate the impact of the Education Business Exchange, Business Class, and Big Ideas Wales programmes
- Produce guidance to support school staff in making links with employers
Improvement Resource Type: Thematic Report
