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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.

Seventy budding medics and dentists this week got the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by attending a three-day immersive and unique study experience at the Seren Academy’s third medical residential with Cardiff University. 

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.

Attainment in Numeracy, Welsh Reading and English Reading has improved in 2023/24, new statistics show.

Education reforms in Wales are creating an inclusive education experience where learners with additional learning needs are supported to thrive in mainstream school life.

A unique Welsh international exchange programme, which has awarded funding to allow over 15,000 people to learn, study and volunteer all over the world has been extended until 2028.

Over £44m is being awarded to projects to support key priorities in education in Wales, focusing on areas including literacy, numeracy and science over the next three years.

Applications for a grant of up to £1,919 for learners aged 19 and over in further education are now open for the 2025/26 academic year.

Five immediate actions to tackle behaviour in schools and support teachers have been announced following a behaviour summit in Cardiff.  

Since 2014, every local authority in Wales has benefitted from a huge investment in new school and college buildings, with £3.6bn invested in over 330 projects.