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Developing middle leadership

Provision to develop pupils’ understanding of histories, stories and contributions of black, Asian and minority ethnic people

Sgwrs Podcast: Curriculum for Wales

Sgwrs Podcast: Towards an Anti-Racist Wales

Developing pupils’ speaking and listening skills through a bespoke whole school oracy framework supported by an explicitly taught behaviour curriculum.

The use of effective self-evaluation supported by robust monitoring, review and evaluation (MRE) processes to develop leadership and lead school improvement.

Thematic report - The additional learning needs system

Developing pupils’ understanding of the Welsh language and Welsh culture

The impact of professional learning on improving the quality of teaching in Radyr Comprehensive School

Thematic Report: Transition and pupil progression

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Estyn Live: Promoting positive behaviour in secondary schools

Inconsistencies in Mathematics Teaching Hamper Pupil Progress Across Wales

National Qualifications on the menu as education leaders join forces at the Urdd Eisteddfod

Despite some recent improvements, an updated Estyn report reveals persistent challenges in improving secondary school attendance

Strong leadership and consistent practice key to drive positive behaviour in Welsh schools

Interim visits: a supportive approach to school inspections

Estyn Annual Report: Clear direction, improving self-evaluation and support and tackling recruitment are key to future success in Wales’ education system

Estyn live: Transition and pupil progression

Estyn to review use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools

Estyn live: Developing pupils’ Welsh reading skills from 10-14 years of age

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