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Minister for Education and Welsh language school classroom

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.
Cabinet Minister for Education and Welsh Language-2

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.