Welsh headteachers move towards industrial action over pay and workload
School leaders in Wales are moving towards a formal industrial action ballot after NAHT Cymru said…
Education
Welsh Government confirms 3.5% teachers’ pay award
Education Minister Anna Brychan has confirmed the Welsh Government's decision to implement a 3.5% pay increase…
Welsh Government secures £60 million ALN agreement with Labour
The Welsh Government and Welsh Labour have reached an agreement providing an additional £60 million for…
Educational attainment gap widens as Welsh GCSE performance falls
New official statistics show that average GCSE attainment in Wales declined in 2025–26, while the gap…
Child income deprivation affects 212,000 children in Wales
New Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation analysis reveals that approximately 212,000 children aged 0–15, or 39%,…
Welsh Government marks 100 days and launches performance dashboard
The Welsh Government marked 100 days since its first Cabinet meeting by publishing a report and…
Independent review announced as Welsh universities face financial strain
The Welsh Government has published the terms of reference for an independent review of the funding…
Teachers’ pay proposal falls below independent recommendation
Education Minister Anna Brychan has proposed consulting on a 3.5% pay rise for teachers and school…
New indicators planned to track reading and mathematics standards
The Welsh Government have announced plans for new national literacy and numeracy indicators to provide a…
Free school meals expansion begins with £15m funding commitment
The Welsh Government announced £15 million to begin expanding free school meals for secondary pupils whose…