Decision details

Debate on Teaching Makes a Difference

Decision Maker: Plenary - Fourth Assembly

Status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Decision:

The item started at 15.31

NDM4908 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Believes that the quality of teaching and leadership is key to transforming school performance, and

2. Welcomes the steps taken to introduce a Master's in Educational Practice from this autumn, the introduction of new professional standards for teachers including literacy and numeracy requirements, and the new performance management regulations for teachers and headteachers.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete Point 1 and replace with:

Recognises the contribution made by the many outstanding school teachers and leaders in Wales as a key driver in transforming school performance.

Amendment 1 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36

 

Amendment 2 - Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

Insert as new point after point 1 and renumber accordingly:

Notes with concern the assessment in Estyn's Annual Report 2010/11 that "there has been a significant drop in the proportion of 'excellent' or 'outstanding' teaching being identified."

Amendment 2 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36

 

Voting on the motion and remaining amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

In Point 2: Delete ‘Welcomes’ and replace with ‘Notes’

 

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

18

0

38

56

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to further identify and evaluate variations in teaching standards across Wales and prioritise actions to address any concerns accordingly.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

47

0

9

56

Amendment 4 was agreed.

Amendment 5 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Believes that the optional nature of the Master’s qualification means that the training needs of all newly qualified teachers may not be completely addressed.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

5

13

38

56

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

Amendment 6 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that the validation and monitoring of the Master’s qualification is conducted according to the highest international standards.

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

54

0

2

56

Amendment 6 was agreed.

Amendment 7 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to review the National Professional Qualification for Headship.

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

18

7

31

56

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM4908 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the contribution made by the many outstanding school teachers and leaders in Wales as a key driver in transforming school performance, and

2. Notes with concern the assessment in Estyn's Annual Report 2010/11 that "there has been a significant drop in the proportion of 'excellent' or 'outstanding' teaching being identified

3. Welcomes the steps taken to introduce a Master's in Educational Practice from this autumn, the introduction of new professional standards for teachers including literacy and numeracy requirements, and the new performance management regulations for teachers and headteachers.

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to further identify and evaluate variations in teaching standards across Wales and prioritise actions to address any concerns accordingly.

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that the validation and monitoring of the Master’s qualification is conducted according to the highest international standards.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

56

0

0

56

The motion as amended was agreed.

Publication date: 07/02/2012

Date of decision: 07/02/2012

Decided at meeting: 07/02/2012 - Plenary - Fourth Assembly