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Overhaul of Welsh school services a step closer after latest damning report

Published on May 17, 2013,

A radical overhaul of school services in Wales looks increasingly likely with the publication of a damning new report into education delivery. Education watchdog Estyn says standards at Blaenau Gwent council remain “unsatisfactory” – the lowest possible grade – and its “lack of capacity and competence” at all levels hampers progress. This is from Wales Online…

The authority, which became the first in Wales to require “special measures” in May 2011, was re-inspected in January but Estyn found little improvement. (more…)

 

WLGA defends Welsh councils after school improvement criticism from Education Minister Leighton Andrews

Published on August 2, 2012,

Following yesterday’s story that education and school improvement services on Anglesey have been put into special measures after inspectors found them “unsatisfactory”, Wales Online reports the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) as saying improving outcomes for children and young people remained the “number one priority” for all of Wales’ 22 local authorities.

It followed a stinging attack from Mr Andrews who, after another damning inspection report into standards, questioned whether local authorities had the capacity to run school services. (more…)

 
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