Wales

The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the education sector in Wales

Tuesday

14th May 2024

The new curriculum challenges shared by Scotland and Wales
In the first of two articles, Lucy Crehan looks at why Wales must learn from Scotland about potential pitfalls of adopting a new curricular approach
The new curriculum challenges shared by Scotland and Wales

Monday

29th Apr 2024

‘Liberating’ teachers essential for Welsh reforms to succeed
Excitement for Wales’ new curriculum is starting to drain away – replaced by frustration among teachers that they can’t do what they had planned, says Gareth Evans
Eye of a storm

Tuesday

16th Apr 2024

Should all pupils be entitled to a week-long residential?
A new law could make outdoor education in Wales a ‘guaranteed opportunity’ – but is it affordable? Emma Seith looks at the case for and against
Should all pupils be entitled to a week-long residential?

Wednesday

10th Apr 2024

Wales: Review calls for ‘single pay scale’ and cap on teaching hours
It also recommends Welsh headteachers earn at least £61,547 – but government warns ‘affordability’ will be key consideration when it comes to implementation
Wales: Review calls for ‘single pay scale’ and cap on teaching hours

Thursday

28th Mar 2024

Welsh heads warn of ‘us versus them’ inspection
In response to research highlighting school leaders’ concerns about inspection, Estyn points to feedback showing that it is viewed ‘positively’ by heads
Rugby scrum

Friday

22nd Mar 2024

Lynne Neagle appointed new Welsh education secretary
She replaces Jeremy Miles as new first minister Vaughan Gething unveils his ministerial team during a crucial period for Welsh education
Lynne Neagle

Friday

15th Mar 2024

Teachers’ views on wellbeing revealed in new survey
The latest Tes Schools Wellbeing Report, released this morning, highlights school staff’s opinions on workload, funding and confidence in their roles
Teachers’ views on wellbeing revealed in new survey
Exclusive

Saturday

2nd Mar 2024

Ballot opens over Welsh teacher pay, education funding and school year
Welsh government accused of having wrong priorities for education as it presses on with proposals to shorten summer holidays in shake-up of school calendars
Ballot opens over Welsh teacher pay, education funding and school year

Thursday

29th Feb 2024

Adnodd boss: Good resources will ‘help bring CfW to life’
The right resources will be crucial to helping teachers make a success of the new curriculum, says the chief executive of Wales’ new resources body
Heavy workload

Thursday

22nd Feb 2024

‘Urgent action’ needed to improve post-16 prospects
Stark inequalities in post-16 outcomes across the UK have been revealed by new research – with the problem ‘most acute’ in Wales
School leavers tie on fence

Tuesday

20th Feb 2024

Why Curriculum for Wales must empower teachers
Curriculum for Wales is meant to give teachers freedom but staff have been left needing support to understand what the expectations are, says Gareth Evans
Crowd surfing

Wednesday

31st Jan 2024

Estyn: ‘Shadow of Covid’ continues to loom over Welsh schools
​​​​​​​Attendance, implementation of the new curriculum, teacher recruitment and progress in literacy and numeracy all causing concern in Welsh chief inspector’s annual report
Estyn: ‘Shadow of Covid’ continues to loom over Welsh schools