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An additional £40.5 million of funding has been allocated this year to support essential capital repairs and maintenance across schools, colleges and universities in Wales.

This builds on the previous announcement of £20 million for schools and colleges made in January.

Over £740,000 of Welsh Government Tech Valleys funding will help inspire thousands more children across Southeast Wales to explore cyber security careers.

More young people in Wales will be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) from September.

A new collection will provide learners with greater opportunities to learn about their local area and the diverse history of Wales.

New research shows that Universal Primary Free School Meals (UPFSM) have removed financial barriers, increased access to school meals and reduced stigma.

Newport has become the third local authority in Wales to offer free childcare to all two-year-olds as Flying Start celebrates 20 years of supporting families and children.

Following the National Behaviour Summit in 2025, the Welsh Government has today announced a new package of projects to support schools across Wales with behaviour, wellbeing and engagement.

Families of all two-year-olds in Swansea can now benefit from free childcare through the Welsh Government’s Flying Start scheme.

A programme to help support Welsh-speaking teachers to become secondary school teachers in Wales is now open for applications until 22 February 2026.

New all Wales resources to support current guidance for schools to deal with incidents of weapons in schools and education settings are being developed.

Wales will join all UK nations in taking part in the National Year of Reading 2026, to inspire people to have a lifelong love of reading.

The Minister for Further and Higher Education has called for universities, colleges, schools, learners, and businesses in Wales to share their views on post-16 education and research.