Press Releases - Posts in Category: Lifelong Learning

Schools to reopen from September

The Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, has today confirmed that all pupils will be able to return to school in September. The Welsh Technical Advisory Group, which provides scientific and technical advice to Government during emergencies, this... read more

Thursday, 09 July 2020 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Supporting young people through the crisis

Councils in Wales have praised youth workers for their valuable role in supporting young people during the ongoing crisis. In marking this year’s Youth Work Week, local government has recognised how youth workers across the nation have quickly... read more

Monday, 29 June 2020 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Cautious and innovative plan for pupils to “Check in, Catch up – Prepare for Summer and September” from 29th June welcomed by councils

Responding to the announcement by the Education Minister today, Councillor Ian Roberts (Flintshire), WLGA Education Spokesperson said: “This way forward will give an opportunity for all children to have face to face interaction within limited... read more

Wednesday, 03 June 2020 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Notable improvement in education in Wales

WLGA has today welcomed the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) rankings, which show a marked improvement in all areas of the Welsh education system. Co-ordinated and led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and... read more

Tuesday, 03 December 2019 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Views sought on sensory and communication service in South East Wales

Parents in South East Wales are being invited to attend any one of a number of meetings being held to seek views on the provision of sensory and communication services in the region, as part of an independent review. Known as SENCOM, the service... read more

Tuesday, 29 October 2019 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

WLGA welcomes £12.8m additional funding for teachers’ pay award

WLGA has today welcomed Welsh Government’s commitment of an additional £12.8m to help meet the cost of increases to teachers’ pay. This is the first year that Welsh Government has been able to set teachers’ pay and conditions following the... read more

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 Categories: Finance and Resources Lifelong Learning News

Leader congratulates learners on GCSE results day

WLGA Leader Councillor Debbie Wilcox has today congratulated learners on their GCSE results. Overall GCSE performance in Wales has improved on 2018 by 1.2 percentage points, with 62.8% of candidates achieving a C grade or above. The A*- A pass... read more

Thursday, 22 August 2019 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

A-level success for Welsh learners

Learners across Wales are today celebrating their hard work and achievements, as attainment of higher grades reached a record high. The number of learners achieving A – A* grades has risen from 26.3% in 2018 to 27% this year, and A – C grades... read more

Thursday, 15 August 2019 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

More funding required for Welsh education system, says National Assembly report

The WLGA has today welcomed the publication of a report by the National Assembly’s Children, Young People and Education Committee on the extensive inquiry into schools’ funding. Councillor Debbie Wilcox (Newport), WLGA Leader and... read more

Wednesday, 10 July 2019 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Youth workers celebrated at awards to mark Youth Work Week 2019

Dedicated youth workers from all over Wales will be recognised at an awards ceremony in Deganwy this evening (Friday 28 June) as part of this year’s Youth Work Week. Now in their 25th year, the awards are an opportunity to give thanks to those... read more

Friday, 28 June 2019 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

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