Welsh Government sets out plans for a North East Wales Metro
The Infrastructure Secretary has launched ‘Moving North Wales Forward – Our Vision for North Wales and the North East Wales Metro’ – which outlines how ambitious proposals will help connect people, communities and businesses to jobs, facilities and services across the region, with...Read More »
Additional £150,000 to support publishing in Wales
The Economy Secretary, who also has responsibility for Culture and publishing in Wales, has confirmed that an additional £151k of capital funding will be allocated to the Welsh Books Council in 2016/17 to enable the Council to make improvements to its headquarters, further develop its IT systems and keep pace...Read More »
Proposals for new teaching standards in Wales
The plans are part of the national mission to reform education to benefit pupils. The new standards aim to promote teaching excellence and support career-long professional development for all teachers.
The new standards will:
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Develop the leadership skills of all teachers.
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Provide opportunities for teachers to develop their skills...Read More »
New expert healthy relationships group to advise on curriculum
The panel will provide advice and support on issues relating to the delivery of healthy relationships education within the curriculum. This includes a range of areas including improving understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues, violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence, respect and consent, sexism and...Read More »
Cabinet Secretary sees how project helps young people move in rather than move on
Jointly funded by the Welsh Government’s Supporting People Programme Grant and Children’s Services in Newport, the project supports young people with complex needs who are leaving residential or secure units. Staff are trained to take a therapeutic approach and build on each individual’s strengths. The service has seen a huge...Read More »