KEG Week 2

KEG – Week 2, 2010

The Keystone Education guide of the week’s press releases from Government sources.

DCSF (Department for Children, Schools and Families)

*** Home Access to computers and broadband rolled out

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2010_0011

Parents of children on FSM can claim by calling 0333 200 1004 or visit: http://www.becta.org.uk/homeaccess

*** Consultation on Pupil/Parent Guarantees

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2010_0013

Includes 1-2-1 tuition and extra support for G+T and personal tutors for ALL secondary pupils.

* Learning and Technology Forum in London

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2010_0012

80 Countries represented at the Learning and Technology Forum in London.

* DCSF Launch online Key Stage 3 Science Resource

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2010_0015

DCSF launch a free transition project for Key Stage 3. Looks fun!

*** GCSE and A Level Results announced

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2010_0014

GCSE and A Level results for 2009 are announced. Results up!

QCDA (Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency)

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OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education)

*Ofsted launch new report into creativity in curriculum

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/Ofsted-home/News/Creative-approaches-to-learning-can-help-raise-school-standards-but-secure-subject-knowledge-and-careful-planning-are-vital

Report focuses on creative initiatives that raise attainment.

BECTA (British Educational Computing Technology Agency)

*Online courses offered to adults

http://news.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?resID=41535&page=1657&catID=1614

Online basics courses are being piloted by DBIS. To be free to all.

*Learning and Technology Forum

http://news.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?resID=41519&page=1657&catID=1614

See above! (DCSF)

*Learning and Skills Councils continue with Technology Exemplar Network

http://news.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?resID=41537&page=1657&catID=1614

More support for online training in work and at college. http://feandskills.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?page=2019

*** Home Access to computers and broadband rolled out

http://news.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?resID=41526&page=1657&catID=1614

Parents of children on FSM can claim by calling 0333 200 1004 or visit: http://www.becta.org.uk/homeaccess

**BETT award winners announced.

http://news.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?resID=41542&page=1657&catID=1614

Best technology companies and products celebrated at BETT.

TDA (Teacher Development Agency – or Taking and Driving Away – a car)

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Other

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