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"How we immerse children in the Welsh language is unique to us in Wales”
The Cabinet Secretary for Education Lynne Neagle today (Tuesday 8th October) celebrates the work of immersion centres as demand for late immersion provision continues to grow – with Wales seen as a world leader in the field.
Connecting classrooms as e-sgol expands
E-sgol an online learning resource originally set up to assist sixth form provision in rural areas is now available across Wales with the latest e-sgol partnership delivering courses in Monmouthshire secondary schools.
Mentorship scheme boosts language GCSE take up in Wales
A Welsh Government funded scheme to encourage take up of international language GCSEs has seen a rise of over 40% in mentored learners choosing to take a language such as French, German or Spanish.
School leaders from Pakistan learn about Welsh education policy
School leaders from Pakistan have visited two schools in Wales to learn about Community Focused Schools, family engagement and school governance.
Removing the barriers to adult learning – a new approach in East Cardiff
Parents in East Cardiff are benefitting from an innovative approach to adult learning, thanks to a new scheme being run by Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC).
Roll-out of free school meals for all primary school children in Wales complete
As children return for the new school year, the Welsh Government has confirmed that all pupils in maintained primary schools across Wales are now able to receive a free school meal from this week.
Education Secretary congratulates students on their GCSE results
Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, has congratulated learners who have received their GCSE, Welsh Baccalaureate and Vocational Qualification results today.
Improving the lives of young people in Wrexham
Youth work services in Wrexham are helping young people to thrive by providing a range of services from two city centre facilities, including face to face support, homelessness prevention and drug and alcohol services.
Exam results: Cabinet Secretary for Education congratulates students
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, has congratulated learners across Wales who have received their A-level, AS, Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate and vocational qualification results this morning.
A new prison learning and skills policy for Wales.
A new Welsh Government policy sets out how learning and skills will be improved in Welsh prisons.
School Essentials Grant open to help with school costs
Applications are open for the School Essentials Grant that can provide up to £200 to help with the cost of the school day.
Whitmore High School pupils stay safe online this summer
On a visit to an online safety lesson at Whitmore High School in Barry, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, had the chance to hear from pupils about the latest online concerns and the support in place to help.