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Wales to introduce travel restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus
The Welsh Government is preparing urgent action to prevent people who live in areas with high coronavirus infection rates across the UK from travelling to Wales, First Minister Mark Drakeford today confirmed.
Incentives to attract new Biology teachers as 50% more future secondary teachers accept training places
- Incentives to train to teach Biology increased to address fall in teacher numbers
- 200 more trainee teachers accept places on PGCE courses this year, an increase of over 50%
- Teacher pay rises confirmed today, including rise of 8.48% to the minimum main pay range
Hate has no home in Wales
Today, the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip, Jane Hutt, will make an oral statement in the Senedd to mark Hate Crime Awareness week.
Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates on the latest Labour Market Statistics
Commenting on the latest Labour Market Statistics, Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates said:
Welsh Government to give Councils powers to crack down on Pavement Parking
The Welsh Government is to give Local Authorities the power to fine people parking on pavements.
Vale of Glamorgan road recognised with construction award
A road in the Vale of Glamorgan has been recognised in the ‘Constructing Excellence in Wales’ Awards 2020, as the St Athan Northern Access Road was awarded the ‘Civils’ Project of the Year.
Moving towards a new Curriculum for Wales
Education Minister Kirsty Williams has today (Tuesday, October 13) published an updated action plan setting out the next steps in Wales’ reform journey, ahead of the introduction of the new Curriculum for Wales in 2022.
New Health and Wellbeing Village in Bridgend to provide a major boost for community care, mental health and wellbeing.
On World Mental Health Day, a new £23 million integrated Health and Wellbeing Village in Bridgend, supported by funding of £18 million from the Welsh Government has been announced.
NHS Wales and Social care employees recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Vaughan Gething and Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, Julie Morgan have offered their congratulations to NHS Wales and social care sector employees who have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours.
Local coronavirus restrictions introduced to control outbreak in Bangor
New coronavirus restrictions are being introduced in Bangor following a sharp rise in cases, First Minister Mark Drakeford tonight confirmed.
Pupils’ experiences to inform recommendations for next year’s qualifications
A new survey has been launched today to hear the views of learners, teachers and other stakeholders about the way GCSEs, A-levels and vocational qualifications were assessed this summer and their thoughts about arrangements for 2021.
Wales ‘led the way’ in providing IT and online learning to pupils at home throughout pandemic
The way the Welsh Government provided laptops and wi-fi devices to address the lack of access to online learning caused by the coronavirus pandemic has been described as ‘commendable’ in an independent report published today (Friday, October 9).