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New national indicators to monitor progress in literacy and numeracy
New national indicators for literacy and numeracy will provide a clearer picture of progress and support raising educational standards.
From ambition to action: concrete steps towards a million and more Welsh speakers
- New focus on delivery after years of talking about ambition
- Half of Wales’s children to begin their journey in Welsh-medium education by 2050
- Work has already begun in first 100 days to strengthen the language in areas with a higher density of Welsh speakers
Welsh Government confirms additional £15m investment in free school meals for eligible secondary pupils
The Welsh Government has announced £15m to start enabling more secondary pupils to receive free school meals.
Guidance to restrict mobile phones in schools announced as education priorities set out.
- The Welsh Government will issue statutory guidance to schools on restricting the use of mobile phones in schools following a consultation.
- A workforce survey found a large majority of respondents wanted greater national direction on phone use in schools.
- The Education Minister has set out her priorities including raising standards, strengthening the Welsh language, developing skills and building a system that works for everyone.
Priority subject teacher incentive to rise by £5,000 to £20,000
- A more competitive incentive to attract and retain new teachers in secondary education has been announced today as part of 100-day plan.
- £5,000 increase for priority subject areas, including mathematics, Welsh and science.