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School’s out and once again the ‘Food and Fun’ programme will be providing free nutritious breakfasts, lunches and fun activities for learners to enjoy during the summer holidays.

As the first year of full roll out of Universal Primary Free School Meals reaches completion, it marks another significant milestone - over 50 million meals served in primary schools across Wales since the programme begun in 2022.

Applications to receive up to £200 per learner to help with the cost of the school day are open.

Schools can apply for grants of up to £3,000 from Supporting Service Children in Education (SSCE) Cymru, to provide practical support for service children throughout their education.

A new national body is to be set up to strengthen the youth work sector, support innovation and collaboration and ensure its long-term sustainability.

Attainment in Numeracy, Welsh Reading and English Reading has improved in 2023/24, new statistics show.

Education reforms in Wales are creating an inclusive education experience where learners with additional learning needs are supported to thrive in mainstream school life.

Over £44m is being awarded to projects to support key priorities in education in Wales, focusing on areas including literacy, numeracy and science over the next three years.

Five immediate actions to tackle behaviour in schools and support teachers have been announced following a behaviour summit in Cardiff.  

Since 2014, every local authority in Wales has benefitted from a huge investment in new school and college buildings, with £3.6bn invested in over 330 projects.

The food that can be served in schools is changing so that every child in Wales has access to a balanced diet in school.

Exam season has begun and now is the time to say “Pob Lwc” to everyone starting their exams and assessments.