, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Summer exam session 2022—evidence session
Okay, thank you, Chair.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Summer exam session 2022—evidence session
Thanks for explaining that. What assessment has been made, or will be made, on the impact of the 2021 arrangements from an equality, diversity and inclusion point of view? Thank you.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Summer exam session 2022—evidence session
Thank you. We've seen, in AS-level physics, a drop of 542 entries, from 2,488 in 2021 to 1,946 in 2022. That's 21 per cent, which is the largest decrease of any science subject in Wales. Have you looked at, or will you be looking at, why certain subjects saw…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Summer exam session 2022—evidence session
As you've obviously both just touched on, data on entries published by Qualifications Wales shows that there has been a large increase in early entries for GCSEs among year 10 learners—a 79 per cent increase between 2020 and 2022—which is mainly accounted for…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Summer exam session 2022—evidence session
Thank you, Chair. I'd like to first join everybody present today in reiterating how wonderful teachers, children and parents have been over the past few years, particularly with these exam results. I just want to ask you about entries. What conclusions do you…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Update on Free School Meals
Thank you for your statement, Minister. I have three simple questions I'd like answers to. Minister, I understand and appreciate that new extra moneys have been made available to upgrade and expand kitchens, but the timing of the moneys given was of some…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government: Visitor Levy Consultation
Thank you for your statement, Minister. Minister, you are here today putting the idea of a visitor levy, also known as a tourism tax, to the people and businesses of Wales in the form of a consultation, although it's quite frankly staggering that it has got…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you, business Minister. I'd like to request a statement from the Minister for education—as he turns around. Over the summer, I, like many other MSs, have seen a deluge of e-mails from concerned parents who are fearful of the Welsh Government's…
, Plenary
Motion of condolence and tributes to Her Majesty The Queen
It is an honour to be able to stand here and speak on behalf of the people of my region. Our thoughts and prayers are very much with His Majesty the King and the royal family as we mourn the passing of the greatest and longest serving monarch the world has…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Summer shows and events
I'm not sharing. [Laughter.]
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Summer shows and events
I have to concur with everything that my colleague Sam Kurtz said earlier, and I too am looking forward to going to the Royal Welsh Show next week. And all this talk of shows is making me yearn for my annual pork, crackling and apple sauce roll that I have…
, Plenary
Topical Questions
Minister, I'm not interested in a blame game today. What I want to hear today and what my struggling constituents want to hear today is what this Labour Government are going to do about the fact that 36.3 per cent of children in the city of Newport in my…
, Plenary
90-second Statements
Last week, we were all made aware of the sad passing of the incredible, inspiring Dame Deborah James, Bowelbabe. Dame Deborah was first diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2016, at just the age of 35 years. Even with a terminal diagnosis, she never stopped…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Women’s Health
I'm just trying to cut down my speech here. I very much welcome this statement and the opportunity to talk about women's health. For too long in our society, we've seen women's health, safety and well-being neglected and overlooked. I really welcome that…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Curriculum for Wales Roll-out
Minister, I just want to start by thanking you for your statement today. We all want the new curriculum, of course, to work. I also want to place on record, if I may, Deputy Presiding Officer, our thanks to school staff for their resilience and hard work in…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you. There are valid concerns that should be listened to to find solutions for all. First Minister, what women's groups did you and your Ministers actually speak to, and how exactly does this plan ensure women's rights and girls' rights and safety are…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, two weeks ago, the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership gave an update of your Government's LGBTQ+ action plan. Now, this is obviously a delicate subject, and I believe we all want to see rights for trans people extended, but, essentially…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
9. Who did the Welsh Government consult with when making safeguarding assessments in regard to women during the drafting of the proposed LGBTQ+ action plan? OQ58312
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Pupil absence—evidence session 7
Thank you. Thanks, Minister. I couldn't hear.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Pupil absence—evidence session 7
Thank you. A final question, Chair, is that Estyn have stated that local authorities have very limited powers and responsibilities in respect of elective home education, and the lack of statutory guidance is of some concern. What plans do you have in place in…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Pupil absence—evidence session 7
I welcome that, Minister, and concur with what you said. That would be good. You said there’s a generous package for home learners, but do you think, to maybe ensure that the people learning from home are getting exactly the support that they need, that there…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Pupil absence—evidence session 7
Those who want to be home educated, that’s their choice to be home educated, as you quite rightly said, but it is those people who have come—. The evidence we’ve seen is that children are staying off now for a variety of different reasons that we’ve already…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Pupil absence—evidence session 7
Thank you, Minister. What do you understand to be the main reasons why more families are choosing elective home education? Do you have any concerns about the increases, which are quite significant now, in home educating? Thanks.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Pupil absence—evidence session 7
It's just on the back of teaching unions perhaps suggesting that looking into extending the school day should take a back seat when this is so concerning to everybody right now, and we can't actually have an impact on children unless they are in schools. I…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Pupil absence—evidence session 7
Thanks, Chair. Good morning, Minister. To what extent do you believe that pupil absence should be the Welsh Government's highest education priority, or at least near the top?
