Established in 1981, Micro Computer Consultants Limited (MCC Digital) are one of the UK’s most experienced Apple Authorised Education Speci
New appointment to the Welsh Education Workforce Council
Welsh education secretary Kirsty Willans has announced the appointment of Clare Jones’ to the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This appointment will run from 13 November 2017 to 31 March 2019.
The EWC was formed in April 2015, following the introduction of the Education (Wales) Act 2014. The EWC are responsible for: establishing and maintaining a Register of teachers; reviewing and revising the Code of Professional Conduct & Practice; and investigating and hearing cases involving the fitness to practise of registered persons; among other responsibilities.
The Education Workforce Council (Appointments and Membership) (Wales) Regulations 2014 provides for membership of the EWC is to consist of not less than 14 members.
Seven members would be directly appointed by Welsh Ministers and seven members would be appointed by Welsh Ministers having being nominated by organisations listed in the Schedule of the 2014 Regulations.
This post is not remunerated and members of the ECW are not paid, however, they are reimbursed for reasonable travel and subsistence costs.
Members have a typical time commitment of 10-12 days per year.
Kirsty Williams said: “I am pleased that Mrs Jones has agreed to work on the EWC; I am sure she will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as Council member.
Read moreLatest News
26/04/2024 - 11:43
Conservative and Labour groups of Bexley Council have agreed to support LGBTQ+ education for young people in all state schools across the borough.
26/04/2024 - 10:55
The Department for Education (DfE) has released a survey which warns of worsening behavioural issues in students.
25/04/2024 - 11:55
The government has said that one-word Ofsted judgements for schools in England should remain.
25/04/2024 - 10:59
A survey conducted by Action for Children found that teachers believe 37 per cent of their pupils faced barriers to their education because of issues outside the school gates.
24/04/2024 - 10:08
Poor mental health in students is contributing to growing levels of school absences, according to a new report by the Centre for Mental Health and the Children & Young People’s Mental Health Coalition.
Supplier Focus
Latest Supplier News
Borg & Overström is a UK manufacturer of premium drinking water solutions. For over 20 years Borg & Overström has developed sustainable, bottle-less, hygienic, drinking water dispensers with the aim to provide exceptional, safe, self-service drinking water into schools, universities, workplaces and communal spaces.
