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Education Secretary congratulates learners on results day
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, has congratulated learners across Wales who have received their A-level, AS, Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and vocational qualification results this morning.
A novel idea! Young readers set for summer reading adventure
Libraries across Wales are being celebrated this summer with an exciting programme designed to engage children in reading across the school holidays and a significant investment in digital services.
Chief Executive of new Professional Learning body appointed
Dr Gwenllian Lansdown Davies, currently the Chief Executive of Mudiad Meithrin, has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the new professional learning and leadership body for the education sector.
Ten-year milestone for ‘Food and Fun’ summer holiday scheme
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.
Appetite for Success: 50 million free meals enjoyed by Welsh primary learners
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.
You could be eligible for up to £200 to help with school costs
Applications to receive up to £200 per learner to help with the cost of the school day are open.
Support for Service children in Wales
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.
New national body for youth work in Wales
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.
Improvement in reading and numeracy attainment
Attainment in Numeracy, Welsh Reading and English Reading has improved in 2023/24, new statistics show.
Pupils with additional learning needs thrive at inclusive school
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 £44 million invested to boost standards and support education
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
Five immediate actions to tackle behaviour in schools and support teachers have been announced following a behaviour summit in Cardiff.