The Welsh Government is supporting governors through our own guidance and support from the regional consortia and local authorities. We will look to the review of the national model for regional working and the National Academy for Educational Leadership to identify how to continue to improve that support.

I have recently received an independent report from Professor Mick Waters, setting out a comprehensive set of recommendations to improve the working conditions of teachers. I am currently considering these proposals in detail and will make a further statement in due course.

I expect all learners to have access to suitable, high-quality education that allows them to achieve their potential. For this reason, in December 2017, I published the EOTAS framework for action, our long-term plan to improve outcomes and raise standards in EOTAS provision.

Educational standards in Wales have improved significantly over the last decade. 'Our national mission' will focus on raising school standards, reducing the attainment gap and delivering an education system that is a source of national pride and public confidence.

Welsh Government support for authorities in South Wales Central, as for all authorities in Wales is provided mainly on a non-hypothecated basis through the local government settlement—revenue support grant. The Welsh Government also provides hypothecated grants for a wide range of education policies.