Education Sector

Local government education services

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Local government education services

We celebrate successes, highlight areas for improvement and focus on what’s important for learners in local government education services.

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Effective cooperation to promote the Welsh language in Ceredigion

Leaders securing improvement in a local authority

The impact of cross directorate working on education services in the Vale of Glamorgan

Cyngor Gwynedd’s work in developing Welsh medium resources for pupils with additional education needs and their families, and for language immersion.

The use of data across the local authority to inform planning, decision making and support for schools

Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) has a total of 38,497 learners across 115 schools. In 2022-23, the local authority’s education budget...

The development of future leaders in education through a strong professional learning offer and effective succession planning

Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) has a total of 38,497 learners across 115 schools. Over a three-year average, 25.8% of learners...

Co-ordinated work to strengthen the Welsh language

Equity of curriculum experiences for pupils who are educated other than at school (EOTAS)

This thematic report is written in response to a request for advice from the Minister for Education and the Welsh...

Equity of curriculum experiences for pupils who are educated other than at school (EOTAS) - training materials

This PowerPoint is a way for providers to share the main findings of the report and review their own performance...

Rapid review of child protection arrangements - Interim findings

In response to a number of tragic child deaths across England and Wales, the Welsh Government asked Care Inspectorate Wales...

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