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Secondary

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Effective opportunities for pupils to take a prominent role in leading

Planning and co-ordinating provision for skills (literacy, numeracy and digital competence) purposefully to enrich subjects across the curriculum effectively

Developing respect and understanding: The quality and impact of relationships and sexuality education in schools and pupil referral units

Teaching and Learning Science: Teaching for understanding in science classrooms

'Tîm Heolddu’: Creating a cohesive and effective school

Improving attendance through a structured, whole-school response

Building respectful relationships to create a learning culture.

Planning for the progressive development of pupils’ digital skills

Developing a sense of belonging and the school within its community

iExplore: Olchfa School’s approach to curriculum enrichment

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Featured Secondary resources

Effective opportunities for pupils to take a prominent role in leading

Planning and co-ordinating provision for skills (literacy, numeracy and digital competence) purposefully to enrich subjects across the curriculum effectively

Developing respect and understanding: The quality and impact of relationships and sexuality education in schools and pupil referral units

Teaching and Learning Science: Teaching for understanding in science classrooms

'Tîm Heolddu’: Creating a cohesive and effective school

Improving attendance through a structured, whole-school response

Building respectful relationships to create a learning culture.

Planning for the progressive development of pupils’ digital skills

Developing a sense of belonging and the school within its community

iExplore: Olchfa School’s approach to curriculum enrichment

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Relationship and Sexuality Education helps pupils feel safe and respected, but provision is not yet consistent

Strong science practice found across Wales, but inconsistencies in provision continue to affect pupils’ progress

Local authority support helps schools manage finances but strategic planning needs strengthening

New thematic report finds opportunities to strengthen and improve tuition services for vulnerable learners across Wales

HMCI highlights excellent practice, but calls for improvement in literacy levels and greater consistency in teaching quality and leadership.

Survey on the use of AI in schools and PRUs

A focus on mathematics at Estyn - A blog by Estyn inspector Gari Jones

Secondary Maths Roadshow: Unlocking potential in mathematics teaching and leadership

Schools in Wales explore benefits and challenges of AI, but call for clear national approach

Estyn Live: Teaching the Curriculum for Wales

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