, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you very much. If I could just ask you to look at clause 14 in the LCM, which perhaps would have implications in terms of lifelong learning, as well as the sections that you have identified.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
If I could just come in on the issue of lifelong learning. We're aware that there is an LCM that has been drawn to the attention of the Senedd in light of a UK Government Bill on skills and post-16 education. I'm aware that there could be a problem arising in…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you, Chair.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Are you confident that this £33 million has been used effectively and efficiently?
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
And how does this plan link to the £33 million that has already been provided, and the offer of support to all full-time pupils between 16 and 19 years of age in sixth forms and colleges? In a way, it would have been a good idea to have had the plan before…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Can you tell us when we can expect to see the publication of the action plan that you promised in 'Renew and reform'? Forgive me, it may have been published in the last few days, but I don't think I've seen the more detailed action plan on post-16 recovery.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you very much. In terms of the cohort of pupils from disadvantaged areas, are they going to be given a particular focus in this monitoring? Because we know that the attainment gap is widening, unfortunately, in this particular cohort.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you, Chair. Could you explain how you are monitoring the progress of those GCSE and A-level cohorts that were impacted by examination changes in 2020 and 2021? There are five cohorts that have now been impacted. And clearly everyone wants to know how…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you, Chair.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Can you give the committee an assurance that every child in Wales who has to remain home for whatever reason in relation to COVID—that every single child will be able to continue with his or her education virtually?
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
I'm sure that's news that schools would welcome in terms of accessing funding to fix windows that can't be opened, for example. Just one further point from me, Chair, before we move on. I'm pleased that you can use Scottish data to see what patterns are…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
So, you are suggesting, perhaps, that we do need to allocate funding to assist schools in dealing with the risk of inadequate ventilation. Because, at the moment, there is no funding available to them to make those improvements and my suggestion is that you…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
General scrutiny session with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you very much, Chair, and good morning. If I could return to the point on safety within schools, and note that the carbon dioxide monitors are getting to schools now, but what are schools to do if the carbon dioxide monitors do find that there needs to…
, Plenary
, 7. & 8. The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 14) Regulations 2021, The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 15) Regulations 2021 and The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 16) Regulations 2021
We in Plaid Cymru don't oppose these regulations either. They have moved Wales towards a zero alert level, bringing more normality into people's lives across the country, which is to be welcomed, of course. But, as we know, we can't take anything for granted…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Well, thank you very much, because I read in the press that it was the Government's intention to sell the park, or parts of the park. It's good to have confirmation from you today that you are talking about two plots and not the whole park. But it is…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
6. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Economy regarding the current responsibility of the Welsh Government in developing Bryn Cegin business park in Bangor? OQ56823
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
The housing crisis, including the second homes crisis, is having a destructive impact on communities the length and breadth of Wales. I welcome this consultation of course, but it would be only part of the solution in tackling the issues contained within this…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
8. Will the Minister explain the purpose of the current consultation on local taxes for second homes and self-catering accommodation? OQ56822
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
On bank holiday Monday, the Minister for education announced a budget of over £3 million for the provision of 1,800 ozone disinfectant machines in our schools, colleges and universities. Two days later, following calls for assurances on the safety of the…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
3. Will the Minister make a statement on COVID-19 safety measures in schools? OQ56807
, Plenary
Debate: Priorities for 2022-23 Budget Preparations
As the purpose of this debate is to seek the views of the Senedd on the budgetary priorities of Government, I want to take this opportunity to once again emphasise the need to move towards budgets that are preventative, and budgets that provide long-term…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Cymraeg 2050
Thank you very much, Deputy Llywydd. I'm grateful to you for bringing a statement forward early in the new Government's term on the target of creating a million Welsh speakers. You know that you have my support in this ambition, and I know that you're…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Curriculum Reform—Next Steps
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and thank you for the statement, Minister, discussing the curriculum and qualifications. I'm pleased that you've recognised the need for clear expectations and further support to implement the new curriculum. You've also…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Affordability, Second Homes and the Welsh Language
Plaid Cymru has played a constructive role in pressing the Welsh Government to take action in order to support communities that are suffering as a result of the impact of second homes. Unfortunately, this announcement today is very disappointing and weak. We…
