A new report has found that pupils from poorer backgrounds are, on average, nearly two years (22-23 months) behind their peers when they sit GCSEs. For those who are ‘long-term poor’, that number increases to 29 months. Researchers conclude that COVID lockdowns had increased the gap. This comes a week after a report found that…
You may have seen a few simple ideas promoting wellness improvement on your social media feeds recently? Or even been inspired to try out a suggestion or two, hopefully adding some value to your physical and/or emotional wellbeing over this period? Well, good news is that you will be able to download and print out…
Cabinet agreed this week to deploy Welsh Government funding to expand Family Engagement Officer (FEO) roles across the County, based on the highest identified need and to benefit pupils across all phases – primary, secondary and Pupil Referral Unit learners. The recent announcement by Welsh Government of funding for Family Engagement Officers, in addition to…
Local residents are being called upon to help patients in need by giving blood with the Welsh Blood Service. Donations are still needed daily by hospitals to treat patients with a range of conditions, including mothers and babies during childbirth; cancer patients receiving chemotherapy as part of their treatment; and by patients involved in emergencies….
As Welsh farmers gather at the Royal Welsh Show, a leading conservation charity is uniting farmers to deliver a better future. GWCT Wales will launch its Working Conservationists Farming Community at the Llanelwedd showground on Tuesday 19th July. All are invited to the launch, which will take place on the FUW stand at 2 pm. Sue Evans director of GWCT Wales, who is launching the initiative, said, “Farmers ask us how…
