Decision backed with £29 million to recruit, recover and raise standards

Statistics published today by UCAS show a 2% rise in university applications by 18-year-olds from the most deprived areas of Wales.

The statistics show 21.6% of 18 year olds from the most disadvantaged areas applied up until the end of June, up from 19.4% last year.

• 600 extra teacher and 300 teaching assistant posts over the 2020-21 school year
• Focus on supporting pupils most affected by school closures
• Extra support for Years 11, 12 and 13 in secondary schools
• Support for pupils who receive free school meals, Additional Learning Needs and vulnerable children
• Builds on existing reforms such as Pupil Development Grant, E-sgol and curriculum development

Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, has today confirmed Sustainable Farming will remain at the heart of future Welsh agriculture support.