“Essentially Sir Alan is recommending more monitoring, more evaluation and more progress. What’s missing is the recognition that teachers need more support, more training and more resources."
“It is critical that the Assembly notes the contents of this report and commits fully to the remodeling process."
"All available evidence shows that the presence of police officers on schools sites is positive, supported by staff and pupils and most importantly makes a positive difference."
“This is not only a recipe for chaos and confusion; it is a blueprint for the break-up of the state education service. "
“The decline in music provision has its roots in the previous Government’s vandalism of excellent local authority music services due to changes in education funding. "
“It’s no good raising workers’ expectations that training opportunities will be available when colleges will be faced with making cuts to the courses they offer. In addition, this decision could in itself lead to redundancies among college staff.â€
“These statistics confirm the perennial concerns that have been expressed by the NASUWT, headteachers and governors in Wales on the funding disparity that exists between England and Wales."
“I very much regret that only the NASUWT members on the Council voted against this increase."
“It appears that while Estyn is keen to preside over the depletion of educational provision in Wales, it is reluctant to address issues that affect the wellbeing and welfare of the school workforce."
“Teachers cannot teach and pupils cannot learn in an environment where there is serious disruption. All schools must feel confident to use the procedures available to tackle behaviour problems.â€