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Sitecore RSS module: Sitecore.Modules.RSS, Version=1.1.2693.25221, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null Following a review of evidence, WAMG note 22 contains advice and guidance to schools and local authorities regarding the appropriate deployment of support staff in schools http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_note_22.pdf Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:01:38 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_note_22.pdf WAMG note 21 outlines changes to threshold arrangements from September 2009, and the way in which performance management will become the evidence base used to inform the headteacher's assessment and decision. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_note_21.pdf Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:57:41 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_note_21.pdf WAMG note 20 outlines a number of initiatives undertaken by WAMG in response to feedback of members, as follows; further guidance on effective working, a model remit and protocol, and framework process for issue resolution. These documents are distributed alongside the note. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_note_20.pdf Wed, 07 May 2008 14:45:46 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_note_20.pdf WAMG note 19 provides an update on WAMG work programme priorities, which were originally established in April 2006 through WAMG Note 15. WAMG committed to provide this update in October in Note 18. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_note_19_english.pdf Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:04:32 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_note_19_english.pdf WAMG note 18 contains key feedback from the national local social partnership (LSP) conferences and proposed actions by WAMG and recommended actions for LSPs in response to issues raised. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_joint_working_10102007.pdf Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:19:49 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_joint_working_10102007.pdf WAMG Note 17 demonstrates the effective deployment of higher level teaching assistants to help raise standards. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance17.pdf Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:58:43 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance17.pdf WAMG Note 16 demonstrates what schools should have in place regarding the national agreement for September 2006. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance16.pdf Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:58:23 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance16.pdf This guidance note from the Workforce Agreement Monitoring Group (WAMG) details the group's ongoing focus on sustainability of the national agreement and also identifies priorities for the period 2006-08. Date issued: April 2006 http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance15.pdf Fri, 28 Apr 2006 16:01:27 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance15.pdf Information for schools about the work the WAMG is undertaking in relation to the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda in England, particularly in relation to extended schools. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_ecm_es.pdf Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:56:55 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_ecm_es.pdf This guidance note from the Workforce Agreement Monitoring Group (WAMG) provides an update for schools on their responsibilities in the lead up to the statutory date for implementation of the contractual change on PPA - 1 September 2005 Date issued: 23 August 2005 http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance14.pdf Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:26:26 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance14.pdf The Workforce Agreement Monitoring Group has identified a number of factors that characterise those LEAs that are leading the way in workforce remodelling. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance8.pdf Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:49:45 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance8.pdf Guidance to schools on implementing the statutory requirements on cover supervision and PPA. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/n/na_wamg_guidance10.pdf Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:30:50 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/n/na_wamg_guidance10.pdf This guidance note from the Workforce Agreement Monitoring Group (WAMG) provides an update for schools and their staff on the implementation of the national agreement contractual changes and the wider remodelling agenda. Date issued: 18 July 2005 http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance13.pdf Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:04:16 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance13.pdf Planning for the next phases of contractual change - PPA. It also introduces the 2nd Governors' Pack and the TSWP Resource Pack. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance7.pdf Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:25:37 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance7.pdf This guidance note from the Workforce Agreement Monitoring Group (WAMG) provides an update for schools on their responsibilities in the lead up to the statutory date for implementation of the contractual change on PPA - 1 September 2005. Date issued: 23 August 2005. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance4.pdf Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:59:50 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance4.pdf Guidance on effective deployment of higher level teaching assistants (HLTAs Date issued: 16 June 2005 http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance12.pdf Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:51:11 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance12.pdf Progress report on the changes to the teachers' contract and the development of the regulations to be made under Section 133 of the Education Act 2002. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance3.pdf Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:50:39 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance3.pdf First in the series of joint guidance by WAMG to assist schools in implementing the national agreement in England and Wales. Introduces the national agreement and focuses on phase 1. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance1.pdf Thu, 09 Feb 2006 14:39:25 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance1.pdf Discusses support staff roles and training, NJC guidance on support staff roles, and the role of governing bodies. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance6.pdf Thu, 09 Feb 2006 14:10:27 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance6.pdf This is a progress report on the introduction of HLTA training and assessment, and the work being taken forward by the Training Development Agency for schools (TDA). http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance9.pdf Thu, 09 Feb 2006 14:06:18 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance9.pdf Discusses extended roles for support staff and higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) training. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance5.pdf Thu, 09 Feb 2006 13:52:48 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/pdf/w/wamg_guidance5.pdf Informs schools on the progress being made on the implementation of key provisions in Phase 1 of the national agreement. Introduces readers to the Implementation Review Unit (IRU) and the change process. http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/wamg_guidance2.pdf Thu, 09 Feb 2006 13:38:26 GMT http://www.tda.gov.uk./upload/resources/wamg_guidance2.pdf