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Welsh communities invited to build innovative new schools
Welsh local authorities have been invited to bid to build two new schools, the Welsh Government has announced, as it launches its Sustainable Schools Challenge.

Free Welsh lessons now available for 18-25s and teaching staff
Young people and education staff in Wales can now access free Welsh lessons as part of a Welsh Government initiative to increase the number of Welsh speakers.
The commitment is part of the Co-Operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru.

“Exciting new era for education in Wales” as schools embrace new Curriculum
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has heralded an “exciting new era” for education in Wales, as he visited a school today to see children learning with the new Curriculum for Wales.

Cost of living support for university students
Living costs should never be a barrier to studying at university, which is why Wales provides the most generous living costs grants in the UK.

Free school meals for lower income families to continue in school holidays
The Welsh Government has announced that free school meals will continue to be provided to children from lower income families in Wales during the school holidays, up until the end of next year’s February half term.

More children in Wales start receiving free school meals in action to tackle cost-of-living crisis
As children go back to school, First Minister Mark Drakeford and leader of Plaid Cymru Adam Price have welcomed the start of the expansion of free school meals to primary school children in Wales.

Education Minister congratulates GCSE students on their results
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has congratulated young people across Wales as they receive their GCSE, Welsh Baccalaureate and vocational qualification results.

Education Minister congratulates learners on results day
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has congratulated learners across Wales as A-level, AS, Welsh Baccalaureate and vocational qualification learners received their results this morning.

Financial support available for learners and their families
Many families will be worried about the rising cost of living, especially while preparing for the new school term. There is support available for learners and their families in Wales who may be struggling to afford school costs such as uniform and transport, as well as some free schemes to help your child with their learning.
Here are eight education subsidies and schemes that you could qualify for.

£4.85m for Food and Fun this summer
Sessions to provide children and young people with healthy meals and educational activities are back on the menu this summer with the return of Food and Fun.

Pupils shine bright at summer school pilot
Year 11 pupils from across Wales have been taking part in a residential summer school funded by the Welsh Government as part of the Seren Foundation programme.

Cymru footballers and Welsh Government team up to tackle online sexual harassment
The Football Association of Wales and the Welsh Government have launched a new video today, featuring several Cymru players, that aims to help tackle the issue of online sexual harassment.