Cwestiwn ysgrifenedig WQ99218
- Gofynnwyd gan
- Sam RowlandsCeidwadwyr
- I'w ateb gan
- Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Cyflwynwyd
- Dyddiad ateb
- Atebwyd
- Amser i'w ateb
- 11 diwrnod
Cwestiwn
Mae'r cwestiwn a'r ateb yn Saesneg gan nad oes fersiwn Gymraeg ar gael.
Does the Cabinet Minister have plans to introduce a dedicated attendance code for learners participating in live online education, rather than classifying such provision as authorised absence under the proposed C5 attendance code?
Ateb
Atebwyd gan Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language (Anna Brychan)
A consultation on a revised set of school attendance codes was published on 12 February and closed on 26 March 2026. Following consideration of the responses to the consultation, the Welsh Government will introduce new codes (B1 and B2) to more appropriately recognise participation in live online education as approved educational activity, rather than authorised absence. These codes distinguish between provision arranged by the local authority and that provided directly by schools. In all cases, the use will be contingent on appropriate safeguarding arrangements being in place, ensuring that learners are supported to engage safely and effectively in online provision. A full summary of responses to the consultation was published on 18 June 2026.