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Welsh young people lead the way championing 30 years of Eco-Schools
Hundreds of thousands of pupils in Wales are taking action on climate change as the Eco-Schools education programme celebrates 30 years.
Mixed response to school year consultation
- Plans to change the school year will not happen this Senedd term to allow schools to deliver other reforms and improve attainment.
- Decision on timing to be deferred to next Senedd term.
- Confirmation that changes to the school year will not take place in 2025/2026
Education support for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and young people
June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month and a chance to celebrate and learn more about the rich culture and heritage of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in Wales.
Programme to boost attainment in schools continued for a second phase.
The Attainment Champions pilot, designed to help tackle the impact of poverty on learner’s educational attainment, will be extended into a second phase to further boost standards in schools.
New schemes to raise maths standards
Work to improve standards of maths in Welsh schools is progressing with new schemes in place helping to boost confidence, develop skills and encourage more take up.
More funding and consistency for children with additional learning needs
The Cabinet Secretary for Education will today (Wednesday 8th May) set out how she will ensure additional learning needs (ALN) reforms are being implemented consistently in Welsh schools and local authorities.
Welsh Government in push to attract STEM teachers to Wales - “Every day you could be the one positive thing that child needs”
With British Science Week reaching its conclusion, prospective STEM teachers are being urged to explore the range of incentives available in Wales as applications are currently open.