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7 ways to ease back-to-school worries

As families get ready for the start of a new school term, many will be worried about the cost of living crisis.

But there is support available for learners and their families in Wales who may be struggling to afford school costs such as uniform, meals and transport, as well as some free schemes to help your child with their learning.

Jeremy Miles - Minister for Education and Welsh Language - May 2021 portrait

GCSE Results Day 2023: Education Minister congratulates students

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.

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Cost of living support increases for young people in education or training

As the Education and Welsh Language Minister announces an increase in the financial hardship support for eligible FE learners, find out about the support you could be entitled to if you are starting A-levels, an apprenticeship, or in employment.

JM Jeremy Miles Education Minister - School Portrait, March 2021

Results day: Education Minister congratulates students after a challenging time

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

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Local Businesses and schools working together to create employment opportunities for young people

New research looking at how businesses can work with schools and colleges to benefit the future prospects of young people, has been welcomed by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles.

Welsh Government

School Essentials Grant opens to support families for next school year

The School Essentials Grant for the next school year is now open, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language Jeremy Miles has announced.

Youth Work Week event performance

Youth Work Week: Over £1 million to help organisations support young people

Education and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles has announced extra financial support for youth work organisations.

Young Person’s Guarantee

Welsh Government supports over 16,000 workers to upskill and retrain during the COVID-19 pandemic

A Welsh Government scheme supported over 16,000 workers to upskill and retrain during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research has shown.

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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.

Jeremy Miles - Minister for Education and Welsh Language - May 2021 portrait

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.

Welsh Government

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.

Minister for Education and Welsh Language talking to learners at Coleg Cambria

£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.