Response from RNIB Cymru to the publication of the new Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill.
RNIB Cymru has welcomed the publication of the new Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill, as a welcome first step in the long overdue overhaul of the additional learning needs system. Speaking after the statement by Alun Davies, Minister of Lifelong Learning & Welsh Language, RNIB Cymru Chairman John Ramm said: “It…
Christmas the most isolating time of year for people with dementia
Alzheimer’s Society provides guidance to support people during the festive season. New research by Alzheimer’s Society has uncovered that over half of people affected by dementia (51%) find Christmas to be the most isolating time of the year, with many stating they are dreading the festivities. 54% of those surveyed said they see their friends…
Carwyn Jones offers plenty of diagnosis – but sadly for Wales, no cure
Just weeks after taking office, Carwyn Jones outlined a bold philosophy for government – describing education and skills as the key to Wales’ success, and promising to strengthen the Welsh education system. Fast forward seven years, and it’s clear that it hasn’t gone to plan. This week the OECD published the latest edition of…
Consultation starts on new nuclear power station design
Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency are consulting on their assessment of a new nuclear power station design from Hitachi-GE. The consultation, launched today (Monday, 12 December) looks at Hitachi-GE’s UK Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (UK ABWR) design. Horizon Nuclear Power propose to build and operate this design at Wylfa Newydd on Anglesey and…
Dare Valley ‘Santa Run’ and More
A wintry Saturday morning and hundreds of people turned out at dare valley country park for the annual 'Santa Run' in aid of charity. Here are all of the unedited pics that i took. Please tag anyone you know in the images (even the out of focus ones). If some one from Dragons Running Club –…
Research and development in Cwm Taf takes centre stage
More than 1,000 extra patients in the Cwm Taf health board area could be encouraged to take part in screening for bowel cancer by a follow up letter from their GP, researchers found. The findings were presented to more than 140 delegates who attended the annual Cwm Taf University Health Board Research and Development conference…
Stagecoach gold in the Rhondda valley to Cardiff But Not Cynon Valley
Passengers travelling between Maerdy in the Rhondda valley to Cardiff will be able to travel in greater style and comfort as Stagecoach in South Wales officially launches its latest fleet of luxury Gold buses today. Stagecoach’s £4 million investment means travellers using the Stagecoach service 132 bus route, which passes through Porth, Pontypridd and Whitchurch…
Applications for term-time absences rise after High Court ruling: research
Nearly one in three school leaders (31%) have reported an increase in the number of applications for term-time absences since a landmark High Court ruling in May this year, a survey by law firm Browne Jacobson has found . The report, in partnership with the Association of School and College Leaders, also revealed that: 42%…
Aberdare Community School Annual Carol Service
Dear Parent or Carer, Aberdare Community School will be holding the Annual Carol Service on Tuesday December 13th, 2016 at St. Elvan’s Church, Aberdare. The service will begin at 6pm and is due to finish by 7.15pm when refreshments will be served. The service will feature carols, readings, poems and other musical items performed by…