Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
17/03/2021Answers are published in the language in which they are provided, with a translation into English of responses provided in Welsh.
Questions For - Minister for Education
What investment has been made in schools and colleges in Ogmore since 2016?
The twenty-first century schools programme has seen an investment of nearly £33 millon in Bridgend schools within the Senedd term, of which over £19 million was funded by Welsh Government. Of this, over £11 million will have been spent in the Ogmore constituency, primarily in Pencoed Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr.
What support will the Minister provide to pupils who need to catch-up on school work in light of the COVID-19 pandemic?
There are currently a range of measures to support learning, including professional learning for practitioners and significant investment in devices. Alongside our existing commitment of £29 million for the Recruit, Recover and Raise Standards programme, I recently announced a further £72 million to support learners during this and the next academic year.
Will the Minister make a statement on the teaching of Welsh history in schools?
In the new curriculum, the history of Wales will be mandatory within the 'what matters' statements for the humanities area of learning and experience. Learning in this area must include an appreciation of identity and heritage, the story of Wales, and cultivating learners’ sense of Cynefin.