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