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Issue 4.11

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Oneplace National Overview Report

Comprehensive Area Assessment is a new way of assessing local public services in England. This report looks at the findings from the first year of CAA. It is published by six inspectorates responsible for assessing local public services in England – the Audit Commission, Care Quality Commission, Her Majesty’s Inspectorates of Constabulary, Prisons and Probation, and Ofsted. It sets out what we know about what helps and hinders improvement in local public services. The report also provides information for local leaders and highlights examples of how their peers have overcome some of the common challenges they face. Leadership Briefing Issue 4.11 (47)

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Inspection Judgements 2009/10 For Maintained Schools

Ofsted has released the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework. The findings reflect Ofsted’s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by emphasising the overall achievement of all pupils, in particular their progress as well as the quality of classroom teaching and learning, Ofsted is providing the additional challenge to schools that the new inspections were intended to provide. The link provided in this summary gives the inspection judgements for all inspections carried out in the autumn term of academic year 2009/10. Leadership Briefing Issue 4.11 (47)

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The E-Skills Manifesto

Major employers in the UK have set out their recommendations on how to e-skill the workforce to create sustainable economic growth. This e-skills Manifesto has been published by e-skills UK – the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology. Among the Manifesto's recommendations are calls to radically improve IT-related education, provide practical help for companies to innovate and increase productivity, and ensure that government policy reflects the strategic importance of technology. Leadership Briefing Issue 4.11 (47)

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Science and Mathematics Education for the 21st Century

The Institute of Physics (IOP) has responded to Science and Mathematics Education for the 21st Century in an independent report for the government on the future of science and maths education, compiled by the Science and Learning Expert Group and chaired by Sir Mark Walport, director of the Wellcome Trust. The report gives 22 recommendations on how to strengthen science and mathematics education within schools and colleges. Leadership Briefing Issue 4.11 (47)

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How Schools And Families Can Work Better Together

The importance of good schooling and parenting is well recognised, but the importance of how schools and families relate is much less understood. Parentline Plus and Teacher Support Network have collaborated to research how schools and families can work better together. The report ‘Beyond the school gate’ shows that parental engagement in learning is crucial to wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and attainment. Leadership Briefing Issue 4.11 (47)

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