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18 June 2013

Minister welcomes report which could change shape and structure of education delivery in Wales for the better

Education Minister Leighton Andrews has welcomed the publication of a major independent report which could lead to significant changes in the way education services are delivered in Wales.

Minister sets new direction for higher education policy in Wales

Education Minister Leighton Andrews has today set a clear vision for higher education (HE) in Wales, setting priorities for the sector as we approach 2020.

06 June 2013

Conference set to highlight cutting edge digital learning in Wales

A major new event showcasing the cutting edge digital learning taking place in Wales is being held in Cardiff for the first time.

06 June 2013

Ysgol Emmanuel pupils learn all about the Welsh Government

Pupils from Ysgol Emmanuel in Rhyl have been learning all about the Welsh Government after visiting its office in Llandudno Junction.

Tags: Education and skills | 06 June 2013 | Schools | North Wales

05 June 2013

Deputy Minister joins the Real Conversation

The Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, Jeff Cuthbert AM, joins young people and other key stakeholders in Cardiff today to listen to their views on youth engagement and progression.

29 May 2013

From castles to coastlines, from Merthyr to the M4 - the places that shaped Welsh history debated at the Hay Festival

Education Minister, Leighton Andrews, will take part in a debate at the Hay Festival tomorrow looking at the most important places in Welsh history.

Tags: Education and skills | 29 May 2013 | Mid Wales

23 May 2013

Minister welcomes success of GCSE English and Maths workshops

A series of GCSE English and Maths workshops have been well received by Wales’ secondary schools.

22 May 2013

Wales’ teaching talent celebrated by Minister

Education Minister Leighton Andrews has today congratulated the nine regional Welsh Pearson Teaching award winners on their success in the competition.

22 May 2013

Further Education Teacher Training Incentives announced

Education Minister, Leighton Andrews, has announced new initial teacher training (ITT) incentives for eligible students undertaking postgraduate courses of FE in 2013/14.

15 May 2013

Director of Skills, Higher Education and Lifelong Learning appointed

Professor Huw Morris has today been announced as the new Director of Skills, Higher Education and Lifelong Learning for the Welsh Government.

14 May 2013

Director of Schools and Young People leaving Welsh Government

It has been announced today that Mr Chris Tweedale, Director of Schools and Young People, will be leaving the Welsh Government to take up a position as UK Director of CfBT Education Trust.

08 May 2013

National reading and numeracy tests begin in Welsh schools

Today marks a key milestone in the delivery of the Education Minister’s Improving Schools plan, as reading and numeracy tests for pupils in years 2 to 9 begin in Wales.

03 May 2013

Welshness should continue to be integrated throughout curriculum - report

A Welsh dimension should continue to be woven through all subjects taught in the schools of Wales, according to an interim report from an independent group.

25 April 2013

Appointments to the Higher Education Funding Council For Wales announced

Education and Skills Minister Leighton Andrews has announced the reappointment of David Mason and Bethan Guilfoyle as members of HEFCW for a second three-year term from 1 April 2013.

22 April 2013

Minister supports innovative digital programme which breaks down barriers to learning

Speaking at a LIFE event at Casllwchwr primary school today, Education Minister Leighton Andrews praised the programme for using the latest technologies to break down barriers to learning.

16 April 2013

Deputy Minister appoints new chair of Careers Wales

John Taylor has been appointed as the new Chair of Careers Wales, the Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, Jeff Cuthbert, has announced.

16 April 2013

A new chapter for careers services in Wales as Careers Wales transfers into public ownership

Careers Wales has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government, Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, Jeff Cuthbert, has announced.

15 April 2013

£75m employment programme outstrips job targets

A Welsh Government programme to get jobless young people into quality employment marked its first anniversary this week with news that it has outstripped its initial job creation target by nearly 50%.

Tags: Education and skills | 15 April 2013 | Programme for Government - Education | Mid Wales

15 April 2013

Deputy Minister confirms phased closure of Genesis Cymru Wales 2 programme

Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, Jeff Cuthbert, has announced the phased closure of the Genesis Cymru Wales 2 programme from July 2013.

02 April 2013

Minister announces major capital boost for Welsh schools

An additional £35.7m has been allocated to capital projects in Wales to allow local authorities to start building projects earlier than planned, Education Minister Leighton Andrews has announced.