Written question WQ94654
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Education
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What steps has the Welsh Government taken to address the impact of unplanned staff absences on schools in Wales?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Education
Under the regulatory framework and local management of schools’ arrangements, schools and governing bodies in Wales are solely responsible for ensuring sufficient and suitable staff are in place, including for cover arrangements, to manage unplanned staff absences in schools. The Welsh Government provides guidance to effectively manage school absence in this document effective-management-of-school-workforce-attendance-1.pdf