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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.

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.

Education and Welsh Language Minister welcomes initial findings of the Commission for Welsh-Speaking Communities
The Welsh Government has welcomed initial findings from a group of experts on protecting the future of Welsh-speaking communities.

Quarter of a million in funding to support Welsh speaking community projects
The Welsh Government has awarded a series of small grants to community cooperative projects in order to protect and help the Welsh language to thrive.

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.