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There are many ways into teaching and on World Teachers' Day (October 5^th) find out what support is available to start the journey into becoming a teacher.

An agreement which gives all learners at Welsh state schools free access to Microsoft 365 at school and at home is to continue, following a new licensing deal.

Secondary school attendance rates have improved with overall absence falling from 12.0% to 10.9% in the 2024/25 academic year, new figures published today show.

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.

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.

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.

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.