Headteachers' union: Councils must perform better
The headteachers' union NAHT CYMRU says it believes the Welsh Government's introduction of a new Literacy and Numeracy Frameworks will enable a more precise method of tracking and helping pupils but criticises the work of local councils.
– Anna Brychan, NAHT CymruWhile we share Estyn's view that it is leading and teaching that matters most, schools cannot operate in isolation. It is a continuing concern that the local authorities who support and challenge our schools are not performing as well as we would wish.
More top news
Bonnie Tyler fans first to arrive at Eurovision final
The Welsh singer is flying the flag for the UK at the annual contest, which takes place at the Malmö Arena in Sweden this evening.
Bridger has a 'mental block' over April Jones' body
The man accused of murdering April Jones told police he had a "mental block" about what happened to her body, a jury heard today.
Cat gives birth to six kittens inside a prison van
Workers at a Bridgend prison are trying to solve the mystery of the cat who gave birth behind bars.