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New work experience scheme to support young people to achieve their full potential
Young people at risk of leaving education will be provided with meaningful work experience as part of efforts to ensure they reconnect with their education, Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles has announced today.
National effort needed to increase school attendance post pandemic – Education Minister says
A national effort is needed to support the 1 in 5 children who are regularly missing school, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles has said today.
Free holiday food provision for eligible learners this may half term
Free school meal holiday provision will be available to children from lower income families this May half term.
£4m funding boost for Further Education mental health and wellbeing support
All Further Education colleges are to benefit from a share of £4m funding for mental health and wellbeing support, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles has announced at a visit to Coleg Cambria during Mental Health Awareness Week.
New pilot primary school reading mentoring programme announced
Ten primary schools from across Wales will take part in a new pilot programme to help support reading and literacy, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles has announced.
Universal Primary Free School Meals moves on to its second course
£70 million in funding will support the next stage in the expansion of free school meals in all primary schools in Wales, the Minister for Education has announced today.
Wales retains fairer student loan repayment system
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language has announced Wales will retain our current fairer and progressive student finance repayment system, despite changes made in England.
“Make uniforms cheaper” says Education Minister
School logos should not be compulsory, the Education and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles has announced as he publishes new statutory guidance today (Tuesday May 2nd)
Student filmmakers spotlight diversity in education workforce
The Riverfront in Newport has rolled out the red carpet for young filmmakers from Llanwern High School and Ysgol Glantaf.
Package of support announced to boost Welsh language teacher recruitment
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language has announced a new bursary and grant to increase the number of teachers who can speak Welsh.
Wales first in the UK to increase Education Maintenance Allowance payment
Wales is set to be the first UK nation to increase the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payment, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles has confirmed.
Free school meals to be served up during Easter holidays.
Free school meal holiday provision will continue to be available to children from lower income families for the Easter and Whitsun school holidays.