Written question WQ88579
- Asked by
- Mike HedgesLabour
- To be answered by
- Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What arrangements have been made to independently assess the co-operatives and careers in the world of work programme and what criteria will be used to judge its success?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
The ‘Robert Owen’ Pilot Project, on Co-operatives and Careers within the world of work, is a one-year pilot project funded by Welsh Government for 2023-2024. Its aim is to raise awareness and understanding of co-operatives in primary and secondary schools across Wales.
The pilot will support delivery of the ‘Careers and Work-Related Experience’ strand of the new curriculum for schools in Wales, providing a focus on understanding the role of co-operatives within the economy and will focus on issues such as social impact, health and wellbeing, fair work, and a greener environment. The pilot is in its early stages of development, and officials are finalising the remit and considering the evaluation.