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Issue 1.09

Leadership

Working Together to Safeguard Children

A guide to inter–agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. This 270–page document sets out how organisations and individuals should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. It is addressed to practitioners and front–line managers who have particular responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Update Note: The full report is no longer available - this is the summary only.

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Leadership

Survey of Teacher Induction and Early Professional Development 2005-2006

This 21–page survey by Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, shows that induction and early professional development of newly qualified teachers in the initial three years of their teaching is a high priority for schools. The report seeks to ascertain the impact of induction and early professional development (EPD) on: accelerating teacher capability and capacity; teacher retention, teacher identification and job satisfaction; pupil performance; continuing professional development benefits for induction tutors/mentors; and the developing role of the LEA in supporting professional development. Update Note: Summary Only - The full report is no longer available

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Leadership

Young People, Risk and Protection: A Major Survey of Secondary Schools in On Track Areas

This 161–page survey reports the findings of ‘On Track’, a long–term multi–component initiative aimed at children aged four to twelve years old and their families, who may be at risk of offending and anti–social behaviour. The initiative forms part of the Children’s Fund programme. A primary survey is also available in addition to the secondary survey above. Update Note: The full reports are no longer available

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Leadership

Review and evaluation of the Fast Track teaching programme

The Fast Track Teaching Programme aims to identify, develop and retain individuals from within the teaching profession by offering a development route to early positions of school leadership. This interim report brings together the initial findings from the first two years of the Programme, to establish progress towards the key strategic objectives of Fast Track. Update Note: The full report is no longer available

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