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Raising standards a team effort – Education Minister

  • PISA results out today highlight the ongoing challenge of raising standards in Wales’ schools.
  • However, results show Welsh schools are comparatively effective at supporting the most disadvantaged learners.
  • Reading and science has remained broadly stable since 2022, providing a platform to improve.
  • The Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language has reassured teachers and leaders that there will be no knee-jerk response to the results and that plans are in place to support schools to raise standards.
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Castle capers and hearty history: kids go free this Owain Glyndŵr Day

Children and young people will be able to explore some of Wales' most iconic castles and historic sites for free this Sunday [13th September] as part of celebrations to mark Owain Glyndŵr Day.

Adam Price MS Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy cropped

Shape plans for a new clean energy company, owned by Wales, to benefit Wales

  • Proposals for a new public energy company aims to keep the benefits of our abundant energy sources in Wales
  • It could help bring down energy costs over the longer term.
  • Energy Minister says: “It’s about cheaper, cleaner energy that is made and owned in Wales.”