Consultation Letter

EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING COMMITTEE

Y PWYLLGOR ADDYSG A DYSGU GYDOL OES

Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru
The National Assembly for Wales

To: Consultees Bae Caerdydd / Cardiff Bay
Caerdydd / Cardiff
CF99 1NA

August 2002

POLICY REVIEW: SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE

In the autumn term, the Committee will start a policy review examining the school of the future. The policy review will identify possible changes in the roles and operation of primary and secondary schools 10 to 15 years hence. The review will recommend policy developments necessary to take account of these anticipated changes, building on the strategy set out in The Learning Country.The policy review will focus on the following issues:

• The school as a community resource;
• Use of, and developments in, information technology;
• Teaching methods;
• Curriculum;
• Funding;
• Widening opportunity and participation; and
• Adding value to the education and school experience.

The policy review will take account of the National Assembly's three main themes:

• Sustainable development;
• Equal opportunities; and
• Social inclusion.

The Committee invites you to contribute to the review by submitting your thoughts on the areas listed above. The Committee is particularly keen to encourage 'blue skies’ thinking. All contributions received will be summarised and put before the Committee during the autumn term. The Committee intends to complete the policy review by Easter 2003 and will publish a full report of its consideration and recommendations. Contributions should be provided either in writing to me at the above address or electronically by e-mail to education.comm@wales.gsi.gov.ukIf you consider there are organisations or individuals who would wish to contribute to the review, I should be grateful if you would inform me of their contact details. A copy of this letter and the list of consultees are on the Committee’s website at www.wales.gov.uk The National Assembly for Wales intends to publish the responses to this consultation.Normally, the name and address (or part of the address) of its author are published along with the response, as this gives credibility to the consultation exercise. If you do not wish to be identified as the author of your response, please state this expressly in your response. You are invited to contribute by sending your views to me by the beginning of November.If you have any queries, please contact me on 029 20 898164 or the Deputy Clerk, Holly Pembridge, on 029 20 898019.Yours sincerely,Chris Reading
Committee Clerk