Online assessments set to replace paper for national reading and numeracy tests
National reading and numeracy tests in Welsh schools are set to replace paper with innovative online assessments that adapt to a pupil’s abilities, Education Secretary Kirsty Williams announced today (Tues 2nd May).
Monday 01 May 2017
Wales’ links with the Middle East set to reach new heights
Following Qatar Airways’ decision to invest in a new direct service from Cardiff to Doha, the First Minister is meeting with the airline’s CEO, HE Akbar Al Baker, as well as senior officials from Qatar International Islamic Bank, the Qatar Investment Authority and Qatar National Bank.
First Minister Carwyn Jones said:
Supporting midwives to support women in pregnancy and childbirth
Speaking at a special event in the Senedd, Cardiff Bay the CNO today announced the introduction of a new employer-led model of clinical supervision for midwives in Wales.
The new model will change from the previous statutory supervision of midwives in Wales provided through Healthcare Inspectorate Wales and the Local Supervising...Read More »
Health Secretary Vaughan Gething announces all-Wales PrEP trial
The announcement follows the decision on Truvada® by the All Wales Medicines Strategy Group. The study will run for at least three years and will begin this summer.
Vaughan Gething said:
“There is no doubt that Truvada® reduces rates of HIV infection when taken correctly and supported by wider, preventative...Read More »
Ken Skates keen to explore further A55 improvements
Recent years and months have seen the Welsh Government make significant improvements to the road but the Economy Secretary was keen to stress that more needs to be done in order for the road to best serve as a key artery across North Wales and beyond.
Ken Skates said:
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