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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.
Plans for 23 new Welsh-medium primary schools to be created
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language will set out today how local authorities aim to increase Welsh-medium education in their areas.
E-sgol programme to be expanded to all of Wales
The Welsh Government will expand e-sgol, the programme which enables GCSE and A-level students to join classes at other schools via video link, to every part of Wales from September 2023.
First Law Passed by this Welsh Government
The Tertiary Education and Research (TER) Bill will set out our vision for the future of post 16 education into law and creates a new national steward for post-16 education to expand lifelong learning, focus on learner welfare, and support our colleges and universities.
New framework for school improvement to focus on learner progression
The Welsh Government has published a new school improvement framework, ensuring that learner progression and wellbeing is at the heart of all efforts to deliver high standards and aspirations.
Sharron Lusher named Chair of Vocational Qualifications Review Board
A new board is being established to review the vocational qualifications on offer to learners and employers in Wales.
Progress report on strengthening teaching of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities’ histories and experiences published
The Welsh Government has today published the annual report on the teaching of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and contributions.
Universal Free School Meals Roll-out to Commence in September
Children in Reception class will begin to receive universal primary free school meals from as early as September, the Welsh Government has confirmed.
“Radical action needed to create a truly equitable education system for all.”
In a keynote speech to the Bevan Foundation later today (16th June), the Education Minister will outline measures to tackle the impact of poverty on educational attainment and set high standards for all.
Six things you may not know about the new Curriculum for Wales
Today the new Curriculum for Wales took another step closer, following the making of legislation setting out which secondary schools and settings will begin teaching their new curriculum from September.
Urdd Youth Theatre to return to the limelight
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has announced new funding to support the re-launch of the Urdd’s national youth theatre, Cwmni Theatr Ieuenctid Cymru.