Jeremy Miles: ...y sgiliau a’r syniadau sydd eu hangen arnom i fanteisio ar ein rôl yn y byd, yma gartref, drwy system addysg sy’n edrych tuag allan. I applaud the Welsh Government on its international education programme, which is provided by the British Council and assists in giving an international perspective to our pupils. I hope to see this being built on as we develop our schools curriculum....
Jeremy Miles: I continue to press the UK Government to ensure that Wales does not lose out on funding as a result of Brexit, including for the further education sector. I have written and spoken to the Secretary of State for Wales and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster about this.
Jeremy Miles: ...edrych gyda swyddogion ar yr opsiynau y gallwn ni edrych arnyn nhw. Yn y flwyddyn hon, mae yna £23 miliwn o gyllideb wedi'i neilltuo ar gyfer prydiau bwyd am ddim a'r cynllun SHEP dros yr haf—y school holiday enrichment programme—bydd y mwyaf eang byddwn ni wedi'i redeg. Ond rwy'n derbyn fod ymrwymiad gyda ni yn ein maniffesto ni i edrych ar y cymwysterau ar gyfer prydiau bwyd am ddim...
Jeremy Miles: The Welsh Government is committed to achieving equity and inclusion so all learners, including those with hearing impairment, have access to an education that enables them to reach their potential. The new additional learning needs system puts learners at the centre and will ensure support is properly planned and protected.
Jeremy Miles: The South Wales West region benefited from a total investment of £218.2 million during the first wave funding of the twenty-first century schools and colleges programme. A further £304.5 million investment, with a 65 per cent Welsh Government intervention rate, is planned for the second wave of funding, which began in 2019.
Jeremy Miles: I wrote to all schools last Friday confirming we will no longer be recommending contact groups or bubbles from the start of the next school year. The intention is to ensure we minimise the number of learners self-isolating unnecessarily.
Jeremy Miles: Schools and settings in Islwyn, as elsewhere in Wales, continue to make meaningful progress on curriculum reform. I announced last week a package of measures to support, simplify and create space for schools to take forward the Curriculum for Wales from 2022.
Jeremy Miles: I have already committed to having discussions with all colleges regarding their vision for post-16 education in Wales. The FE sector has a huge contribution to make in realising our vision for post-compulsory education and training in line with the Tertiary Education and Research Bill.
Jeremy Miles: As stated in the new programme for government, we are committed to eliminate inequality at every level of society, which includes implementing policies in education that will give everyone the best life chances. We recognise that this will require radical action, innovative thinking and strong coordination and collaboration.
Jeremy Miles: The Welsh Government provided significant suport in the financial year 2020-21 to support the education system’s response to COVID-19, which included £26.491 million to support learners to complete vocational qualifications as well as £5 million on supporting vocational learners returning to college to complete licence to practice qualifications.
Jeremy Miles: ..., rŷn ni wedi bod yn gwneud amryw o bethau. Mae'r fframwaith ysgol gyfan ar gyfer llesiant yn cynnwys ymyraethau sydd yn cefnogi athrawon a phenaethiaid hefyd, gan gynnwys darpariaeth benodol gan Education Support ac eraill, er mwyn iddyn nhw hefyd gael gofod i allu delio â'r pwysau sydd wedi bod yn realiti iddyn nhw dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf. O ran adnoddau pellach, rŷn ni wedi, wrth...
Jeremy Miles: Supply teachers employed directly by schools or local authorities are covered by the same statutory provisions as permanent teachers. Staff employed by agencies are not covered by these provisions. However, in Wales, most supply teacher agencies have voluntarily agreed to abide by conditions set out in the National Procurement Service framework agreement.
Jeremy Miles: Children may receive education through school settings or other means for example elective home education. Most learners receive their education in mainstream school. Local authorities are able to make arrangements for Education Other Than at School for learners who require tailored support away from mainstream settings.
Jeremy Miles: We are reviewing this area and plan to publish a Strategy for Educational Equity early next year. Also the Curriculum for Wales is central to our aspirations for learners’ attainment. Through the Renew and Reform plan, we have committed £160m, with a clear focus on support for disadvantaged learners.
Jeremy Miles: Swansea have a target to grow their Welsh-medium education provision by at least 8 per cent over the next 10 years. They've recently consulted on their Welsh in education strategic plan that sets out how they propose to achieve that. They're due to submit that plan at the end of this month.
Jeremy Miles: I provided all schools with two planning days at the start of this term to enable them to plan and prepare for the return of learners. We continue to monitor the position closely and are in regular discussion with local authorities and unions to maximise learning and minimise disruption.
Jeremy Miles: ...under the sustainable communities for learning programme are required to use their facilities effectively both for their pupils and their local communities. In the Islwyn area in particular, new school sport facilities at Rhiw Syr Dafydd, Blackwood and Islwyn High schools are available for community use.
Jeremy Miles: School funding in Wales is provided through the revenue support grant. It is for local authorities to determine allocation. Further targeted funding is provided through additional Welsh Government grants. The majority of education funding is available to all schools, including rural schools. The small and rural schools grant of £2.5 million is available this financial year.
Jeremy Miles: The Welsh Government is committed to creating an inclusive education system that enables all learners to reach their potential. The additional learning needs system puts learners at the centre and will ensure support is properly planned and protected.
Jeremy Miles: Local authorities are responsible for planning school places. When proposing significant changes to any school, local authorities and other proposers must comply with the statutory provisions of the school organisation code and must take into account a range of factors, with the prime consideration being the interests of learners.
