Written question WQ96528
- Asked by
- Darren MillarConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Education
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
How much has the Welsh Government spent on the Seren Academy since its inception?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Education
The structure of the new delivery team will involve a redistribution of existing funds. Since its inception in 2015 to the end of the financial year 2024 – 25, the Welsh Government has invested £16,054,057 in The Seren Academy.
The new delivery managers will collaborate to provide an all Wales Seren offer to our brightest learners in Wales. They will engage and build relationships with designated schools and FE colleges; represent Seren across their regional footprint; ensure learners and centres are informed of all opportunities and activities; and inspire learners to fulfil their potential.
The following data is a sample of Seren learners, not every learner. This data is Management Information (MI) and not official Welsh Government statistics. We rely on schools to provide this data and therefore do not get a 100% return every year.
Learners going to Russell Group Universities
2018 - 19
278
2019 - 20
939
2020 - 21
1128
2021 - 22
1112
2022-23
1342
Learners staying in Wales
2018 - 19
156
2019 - 20
556
2020 - 21
557
2021 - 22
741
2022-23
885