Teifion Griffiths argues that centralised micro-management is behind the school failings highlighted in the latest PISA results
Mae the welsh agenda yn gylchgrawn Saesneg sydd yn cael ei hariannu gan Gyngor Llyfrau Cymru. Mae erthyglau’r cylchgrawn yn Saesneg ond mae’r tudalennau am waith y Sefydliad Materion Cymraeg ar gael yn ddwyieithog.
Education Special 1: Picking ourselves up off the PISA floor
David Reynolds says the Welsh Education Department needs to change
Devolution protects Wales from costly reorganisation
John Osmond warns that the abolition of primary care trusts will lead to the privatisation of the English NHS
PISA results will spark transformation
John Osmond listens to a mixture of homily and humility delivered by the Welsh Government’s Permanent Secretary
Decision day looms for Lake Vyrnwy
John Evans considers the fate of two major estates in mid Wales
Bridging the Welsh fuel poverty divide
John Osmond unpicks a debate on targets being addressed at a national conference in Cardiff today
Why Labour MPs changed their tune on devolution
John Osmond welcomes a new book that, despite its penchant for bad news, explains why there will be a Yes vote come 3 March
Police reform and Wales’ legislative consent
Alan Trench on a little-known principle that Westminster legislation affecting devolved matters needs the consent of the legislature concerned
Challenges facing foster carers
Judy Hutchings and Tracey Bywater report on a new initiative to help looked after children in Wales