In Wales, 20% of children in Wales are functionally illiterate at the time they enter secondary school, an absolutely staggering figure. This is all whilst PISA after PISA result have Wales languishing at the bottom of UK performance tables. The problem is clear. In England, the cueing method to teach reading was banned in 2005,…
Oakland Primary pupils enjoy their new reading space Pupils at Aberaman’s Oakland Primary School will enjoy lessons in a new outdoor space, ‘Den Darllen’, in a bid to enhance a love of literacy and reading amongst the 200 young learners. The school has developed the outdoor area, which will be used specifically for all children…
Cabinet Members have agreed to implement the important proposals for the Council to build a state-of-the-art new Special School for Rhondda Cynon Taf by 2026 – which will deliver first-class facilities and meet all pupils’ needs. At their meeting in October 2023, Cabinet agreed to progress the exciting proposals having considered the positive feedback received…
Cabinet Members have agreed to further progress the proposals to create a new special school for Rhondda Cynon Taf by 2026, having considered the feedback received in a recent public consultation. At their meeting on Monday, October 23, Cabinet considered a thorough consultation report following the consultation period, which ran from July 4 to September…
Commenting on the news that teaching in schools across Wales is not good enough, following the Chief Inspector of Education’s comments in his interim annual report released today, Welsh Conservative Shadow Education Minister, Laura Anne Jones MS said: “It’s deeply concerning to see this report today. It highlights the serious failings of the Labour Government…
Commenting on the news that teachers will stage strike action at a Gwent comprehensive school this week in a long-running dispute over their safety and “violent and abusive behaviour”, Welsh Conservative Shadow Education Minister, Laura Anne Jones MS said: Violence in schools “I have previously raised concerns on violence in schools and Welsh Conservative research…
CAMPAIGN UPDATE The initial, introductory period for the new Relationships and Sex Education regulations has now been completed. We at School Gate Campaign are proud to have played our part in raising awareness of bad RSE and supporting parents with information and advice. Dialogue concerning RSE is now very much in the public domain, with…
Students across Wales today are receiving their A-level results, with top grades falling for the second year running, with the proportion of A and A* grades falling to 34% compared to 40.9% in 2022, along with the A* – E pass rate also dropping. Commenting on the results Commenting on the results, Welsh Conservative Shadow…
Commenting on the news that an ex-Welsh government minister is calling for the free entry policy to Wales’ museums to be reconsidered. Welsh Conservative Shadow Tourism Minister, Tom Giffard MS said: Charging people to visit museums “There should categorically be no conversation about charging people to visit museums in Wales. “The Labour Government are already…
Commenting on Labour’s plans to cut the amount of Science and English offered to students in Wales, Welsh Conservative Shadow Education Minister, Laura Anne Jones MS said: “Education in Wales is in crisis and it is important that we get it right here in Wales with the attainment gap growing and funding slashed in real…
