Some of the things that have been happening here are:
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Working with Estyn to incorporate the National Participation Standards in the new Common Inspection Framework post 2010
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Working with other policy departments here to mainstream pupil participation into key policy areas – e.g. the School Effectiveness Framework, 14 – 19 Learning Pathways and Quality Effectiveness Framework (Post-16)
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Piloting a self-assessment tool to measure progress against the Standards in schools across Wales (currently)
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Completely revamping and developing the web-site (underway)
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Developing level 1, 2, and 3 accreditations for children and young people’s particiaption with OCN (to be piloted this term)
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Marketing and publicity campaign (ongoing), including a booklet for teachers with good practice case studies from across Wales
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Developing training materials for teachers and governors
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Developing a pack for 5 – 7 year olds.