Estyn’s Chief Inspector has published the annual report on education and training in Wales, the report warns that weaknesses in literacy, teaching quality, and leadership, particularly in secondary schools, remain a barrier to progress for many learners. The report also stresses that decisive action is needed to address long-standing inconsistencies and ensure every learner can…
A former consultant surgeon, Professor Christopher Wood, has been appointed to the Welsh Conservatives to advise them on health, a former member of the Prime Minister’s Business Council and CEO Joanna Knight OBE to advise them on the economy, and leading headteacher Alun Ebenezer to advise them on education in advance of the 2026 Senedd…
Parents and campaigners are set to gather in Pontypridd this weekend to challenge a controversial decision on school transport by Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council. A public meeting organised by the Save School Transport RCT group will take place on Saturday, October 4, at the YMa building in Pontypridd, opposite the RCT Council’s offices. Due…
Park Lane specialist school in Trecynon, Aberdare, is delighted to share the outcomeof its recent Estyn inspection, which highlights the school’s strong commitment topupil well-being, inclusive education and continuous improvement.Park Lane provides education for children and young people aged 3 to 19 with awide range of special educational needs. These include severe learning difficulties,autistic spectrum…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council keeps telling residents they have no money, but the figures tell a very different story. For the financial year 2023/24, the council’s net revenue budget rose to £609.9 million. Of that, £157 million came directly from Council Tax. Yet residents are seeing services cut, bills rise, and communities left struggling. Council…
In a bold step towards fostering environmental awareness in young minds, The Eco Avengers school workshop has been making a lasting impact across Primary Schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Led by the Energy and Carbon Reduction (E&CR) Team, the initiative is designed to educate and inspire students about renewable energy and sustainability through interactive workshops. …
The government budgeted £700 million last year for initiatives to address the critical, nationwide teacher shortage, but its latest data shows 4,000 vacancies across secondary schools and further education colleges1, says the NAO. The new report by the independent public spending watchdog assesses whether DfE is achieving value for money through its work to recruit and retain teachers…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council shows disrespect towards the children and parents who attended Rhigos Primary School. Councillor Karen Morgan posed questions to the Cabinet Member for Education. The Director of Education and Inclusion Services advised Members of the outcome of the recent consultation in respect of the proposal to close Rhigos Primary School with pupils…
Responding to his contribution during the spokesperson’s questions to Labour’s Education Minister, Tom Giffard MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Education Minister, said: “Labour’s teacher pay settlement is unfunded and their plans will fall upon councils across Wales to foot the bill. “As councils are already struggling due to Labour’s cuts to the education budget, other services…
Everyone is welcome to come along to a public consultation event next week, to find out more and have their say on the proposed new 3-19 Special School for Rhondda Cynon Taf – which has been earmarked for Clydach Vale. Earlier this year, Cabinet agreed exciting proposals to establish the County Borough’s fifth special school…
