Education File

Lynne Robinson, Torfaen’s Gypsy Traveller practice manager, left with members of the youth forum who attended the council meeting with Lynne Garrett, from Travelling Ahead. Picture: Torfaen County Borough Council.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Gypsy Traveller pupils answer questions about their community at council meeting

Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary School had a practice lockdown drill on Tuesday morning

Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary School had a practice lockdown drill on Tuesday morning

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School was having practice lockdown drill confirms council

'Pay is integral to teacher retention' ASCL Cymru

'Pay is integral to teacher retention' ASCL Cymru

'Pay is integral to teacher retention' ASCL Cymru

Danielle Vaughan is one of many parents angry with the new menus which she says are not

Danielle Vaughan is one of many parents angry with the new menus which she says are not

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Primary school parents furious over menu changes that are not 'child friendly'

Strategic director Jason O'Brien (top) and Cllr Richard Clark updated councillors on progress in the council's education service.

Strategic director Jason O'Brien (top) and Cllr Richard Clark updated councillors on progress in the council's education service.

Council dubbed as failing less than three years ago now an example to others

A management team will improve standards at a special education centre in Blaenau Gwent

A management team will improve standards at a special education centre in Blaenau Gwent

Leadership team will take failing school out of special measures after damning report

According to NASUWT, Newport Council provides the lowest education funding per pupil in Wales.

According to NASUWT, Newport Council provides the lowest education funding per pupil in Wales.

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Teachers concerned over council's funding of pupils in Newport state schools

Nursery owners across Newport say they fear they may have to close if Government funding does not improve (LtoR: Natasha Baker of Wibli Wobli, Lisa Owen of Chuckles and Ellis Jenkins of Sunnybank)

Nursery owners across Newport say they fear they may have to close if Government funding does not improve (LtoR: Natasha Baker of Wibli Wobli, Lisa Owen of Chuckles and Ellis Jenkins of Sunnybank)

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Nurseries fear having to close if government funding continues to fall short

It will also include a nursery for 48 children, divided between morning and afternoon sessions, and a 10-place specialist learning resource base

It will also include a nursery for 48 children, divided between morning and afternoon sessions, and a 10-place specialist learning resource base

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New primary school and nursery could be built in Newport

An urgent review intio violence in schools will be held by Blaenau Gwent Council

An urgent review intio violence in schools will be held by Blaenau Gwent Council

Blaenau Gwent County Council

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Sharp rise in violent incidents in these Gwent schools sparks an urgent review

CEF, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor is bringing the fourth series of its award winning TechTalks to Celtic Manor resort, Newport Tuesday 19th November 2024

CEF, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor is bringing the fourth series of its award winning TechTalks to Celtic Manor resort, Newport Tuesday 19th November 2024

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Company talking all things technology and fire safety are coming to the Celtic Manor

Newport school is benefitting to being part of anti-racist project

Newport school is benefitting to being part of anti-racist project

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School in this area is benefitting to being part of anti-racist project

Senior police officers praise USW's ‘invaluable’ training facility, which now has a base in Newport

Senior police officers praise USW's ‘invaluable’ training facility, which now has a base in Newport

Senior police officers praise university’s ‘invaluable’ training facility

John Cunningham is a governor at St Alban's Roman Catholic School.

John Cunningham is a governor at St Alban's Roman Catholic School.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Park's protective covenant may change so school can expand

The inspection found improvements across a number of areas in the Torfaen education sector

The inspection found improvements across a number of areas in the Torfaen education sector

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Torfaen council education service improved says Estyn

The cheapest and most expensive student towns and cities for university have been revealed

The cheapest and most expensive student towns and cities for university have been revealed

The cheapest towns and cities for university students revealed

'Welsh schools must receive equivalent level of funding ' - NAHT Cymru

'Welsh schools must receive equivalent level of funding ' - NAHT Cymru

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'Welsh schools must receive equivalent level of funding ' - NAHT Cymru

Pupils from Nant Y Parc Primary School, Senghenydd, with some of the pumpkins donated by Tesco

Pupils from Nant Y Parc Primary School, Senghenydd, with some of the pumpkins donated by Tesco

No tricks, just treats as school gets 200 pumpkins from Tesco

Haberdashers' Monmouth Prep Recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School for 2024-2

Haberdashers' Monmouth Prep Recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School for 2024-2

School recognised as a 'showcase' for Microsoft

Household deprivation and socio-economic background are among the most significant factors affecting post-16 education choices

Household deprivation and socio-economic background are among the most significant factors affecting post-16 education choices

Fresh approach needed to reduce inequalities in tertiary education

Caerphilly County Borough Council offices. Credit: LDRS

Caerphilly County Borough Council offices. Credit: LDRS

Sport camps for disabled children over school holidays axed

Schoolchildren in Torfaen were creative in their ways of celebrating the Windrush generation

Schoolchildren in Torfaen were creative in their ways of celebrating the Windrush generation

Torfaen schoolchildren celebrate Windrush generation

The entrance to part of the Redrow development in Cot Hill, Llanwern, pictured in July 2023. Credit: Google

The entrance to part of the Redrow development in Cot Hill, Llanwern, pictured in July 2023. Credit: Google

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New school proposed for major housing site in city

Ysgol Feithrin Pontypwl and its community has been left outraged after a break in on Thursday

Ysgol Feithrin Pontypwl and its community has been left outraged after a break in on Thursday

'Overwhelming' - Community raises £2,000 to help nursery bounce back from break-in

A team of year 11 pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, Pontypool, have won two university prizes

A team of year 11 pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, Pontypool, have won two university prizes

Young scientists win university awards

Aisha and Lauren, the founders of Camp Fantastic which is at Rougemont School until November 1

Aisha and Lauren, the founders of Camp Fantastic which is at Rougemont School until November 1

Camp Fantastic is bringing fun to youngsters in this area

Parents have been warning eachother of their daughter's being followed home

Parents have been warning eachother of their daughter's being followed home

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Students in a Newport school told not to walk home alone due to 'threatening man'

A number of leading figures in the space sector spoke at the event

A number of leading figures in the space sector spoke at the event

University of South Wales event showcased space sector

Clytha Primary School in Newport school notches up Welsh language first

Clytha Primary School in Newport school notches up Welsh language first

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This city school notches up Welsh language first

Nurse outlines remarkable journey into health and care research

Nurse outlines remarkable journey into health and care research

South Wales Health and Care Awards

Nurse outlines remarkable journey into health and care research

Cardiff has been named as one of the most expensive cities in the UK for students

Cardiff has been named as one of the most expensive cities in the UK for students

Cardiff is one of the UK's most expensive cities for students

Cllr David Thomas, top, asked council leader Anthony Hunt about the condition of Cwmbran High School.

Cllr David Thomas, top, asked council leader Anthony Hunt about the condition of Cwmbran High School.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Council can't promise 'money that doesn't exist' for school upgrades

Meee has created the programme and implemented it in three prisons as a trial

Meee has created the programme and implemented it in three prisons as a trial

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Programme for prisoners aims to break cycle of reoffending

Jason Mohammad and Jane Davidson received honorary degrees from the Open University at a ceremony in Newport

Jason Mohammad and Jane Davidson received honorary degrees from the Open University at a ceremony in Newport

ICC Wales host Open University graduation

Ellie-Mae Rees, 7, approached her mum after finding out about what an SEN school was, and asked her how she could help them.

Ellie-Mae Rees, 7, approached her mum after finding out about what an SEN school was, and asked her how she could help them.

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'They need it more than I do': 7-year-old from Newport walks 10 miles for school

More than 95 per cent of pupils studying Welsh as a second language gained a GCSE in the subject in Monmouthshire in 2023.

More than 95 per cent of pupils studying Welsh as a second language gained a GCSE in the subject in Monmouthshire in 2023.

Monmouthshire County Council

More than 90 per cent of pupils gained a Welsh language GCSE in this part of Gwent

Cllr Richard John, top right, asked Cllr Ben Callard about potential redundancies in schools.

Cllr Richard John, top right, asked Cllr Ben Callard about potential redundancies in schools.

Monmouthshire County Council

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Fears teachers could face redundancies as schools must cut spending

Caerleon Comprehensive School, pictured in September 2023. Credit: Google

Caerleon Comprehensive School, pictured in September 2023. Credit: Google

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Council ‘fully committed’ to city secondary school improvements after delays

Will McLean is Monmouthshire's director of education and Cllr Steven Garratt, right, who praised the launch of Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy.

Will McLean is Monmouthshire's director of education and Cllr Steven Garratt, right, who praised the launch of Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy.

Monmouthshire County Council

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School that once attracted just three pupils now has 20 on roll

Buffy Williams, chairman of the education committee

Buffy Williams, chairman of the education committee

Alarm over 44% fall in additional learning needs numbers

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Adobe Express helps you design professional CVs with minimal effort

Adobe Express: Revolutionising CV creation with free templates

Dozens of parents gathered to protest the planned cuts to the local school bus service outside Cwmfelinfach Primary School on Monday

Dozens of parents gathered to protest the planned cuts to the local school bus service outside Cwmfelinfach Primary School on Monday

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Major protest held over proposals to cut local school bus service

Wales’ new post-16 education minister Vikki Howells

Wales’ new post-16 education minister Vikki Howells

Welsh Government plans university rescue fund

Willowtown Primary School receives £1,000 for local Community Shop and Kitchen

Willowtown Primary School receives £1,000 for local Community Shop and Kitchen

School gets £1,000 donation for community shop and kitchen

Llanmartin Primary School was inspected by Estyn in July 2024

Llanmartin Primary School was inspected by Estyn in July 2024

'Give youngsters more chance for outdoor learning' - Estyn report

Physical activity up among secondary school pupils in Wales, but data also reveal increase in bullying

Physical activity up among secondary school pupils in Wales, but data also reveal increase in bullying

Physical activity up among pupils but so is bullying

Kathryn Duggan's daughter Brooke (centre) has been forced into home schooling after her school allegedly

Kathryn Duggan's daughter Brooke (centre) has been forced into home schooling after her school allegedly

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'We've been let down,' mum's fury as daughter forced home school over mental health

Services deemed 'phenomenal': Students share experience of health & care courses

Services deemed 'phenomenal': Students share experience of health & care courses

South Wales Health and Care Awards

Services deemed 'phenomenal': Students share experience of health & care courses

Cycling star Luke Rowe visited Fochriw Primary School to celebrate it winning a Daily Mile award

Cycling star Luke Rowe visited Fochriw Primary School to celebrate it winning a Daily Mile award

Cycling star visits school to celebrate Daily Mile award

The General Office in Ebbw Vale - Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.

The General Office in Ebbw Vale - Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.

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Concern over number of pupils skipping class in area

A stock image of tools.

A stock image of tools.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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School repairs must wait as council works on a priority basis

Cllr Rose Seaborne who raised disabled access at Cwmbran High and John Cunningham who said disabled people want equality with others.

Cllr Rose Seaborne who raised disabled access at Cwmbran High and John Cunningham who said disabled people want equality with others.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Disabled pupil can't get to science lab as school doesn't have a lift

£500,000 ASD base opens at Cwmbran High School

£500,000 ASD base opens at Cwmbran High School

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£500,000 ASD base opens at Cwmbran school

The new facility has been opened at Cwmbran High School

The new facility has been opened at Cwmbran High School

New ASD base has opened at a Torfaen comprehensive school