1,500 more 16-to18-year-olds to Receive Financial Support

More young people in Wales will be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) from September. The Welsh Government forecasts that at least 1,500 more 16-…

Why I am Asking You to Help Shape the Future of Tertiary Education in Wales

Tertiary education drives innovation and creates opportunities for people and communities across Wales. It unlocks the potential to shape futures and is vital in creating…

Skills summit charts path for North Wales jobs

Minister for Skills, Jack Sargeant, today hosted a Skills Summit in North Wales, bringing together key leaders to prepare the region’s workforce for future job opportunities.   Industry leaders, education…

Help Shape the Future of Post-16 Education in Wales

The Minister for Further and Higher Education has called for universities, colleges, schools, learners, and businesses in Wales to share their views on post-16 education…

Planning reforms set to speed up infrastructure decisions and create jobs

Reforms aimed at making Wales the fastest country in the UK for determining planning applications, creating new jobs and driving economic growth have been unveiled.…

The Welsh Taith International Exchange Programme extended until 2028

A unique Welsh international exchange programme, which has awarded funding to allow over 15,000 people to learn, study and volunteer all over the world has…

More Financial Support for Welsh Adult Learners in FE

Applications for a grant of up to £1,919 for learners aged 19 and over in further education are now open for the 2025/26 academic year.…

£5m to Support Students with Additional Learning Needs in FE

New funding will transform educational facilities for students with additional learning needs (ALN) in FE Colleges across Wales. All 13 FE Colleges in Wales will…

£10m Boost to Employment Support in Wales to Get Britain Working Again

People in Wales are set to benefit from a £10 million investment aimed at improving local work, health, and skills support as part of the…

Five Years of Making Welsh Businesses Faster and Greener

Five years of practical innovation at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru has helped improve Welsh manufacturing, with businesses learning to work smarter, reduce…

Wales’ Guarantee For The Next Generation: Building A Future One Opportunity At A Time

When I look at the faces of young people across Wales today, I’m reminded of my own journey. The uncertainty, the hope… but more importantly,…

£19m To Support the Higher Education Sector in Wales

Universities in Wales will be supported by investment of £18.5 million to help them address the challenges facing the higher education sector, and a further…

£225.5m funding boost to support education in Wales

The education sector is set to benefit from £225.5m in funding, with schools, colleges and other settings receiving funding to help meet the needs of…

Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2025-26: £1.5bn for public services, support SMEs and drive economic growth

An extra £1.5bn to strengthen public services, support small businesses and drive economic growth is at the heart of the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2025-26.…

Publication of the Statement of strategic priorities for tertiary education and research and innovation

This is the first statement of strategic priorities for tertiary education and research and innovation published under section 13 of the Tertiary Education and Research…

Vaughan Gething welcomes £20m investment by Panasonic at Centre of Excellence for Green Technologies

Global electronics company, Panasonic, has today cemented its ongoing commitment to Wales by announcing an up to £20m investment in its facility in Cardiff. The…

Early intervention key to tackling attendance

The Education Minister Jeremy Miles has today published new guidance to help schools to work with families and relevant agencies to make sure learners come…

How community focussed schools are helping to tackle inequality

As Wales face Argentina this weekend in the quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup, Ysgol Llangynwyd in Maesteg is not just celebrating Wales’s sporting…

Independent report published on the future of vocational qualifications

The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has today welcomed the publication of an independent report following a review of vocational qualifications in…

Hundreds of free courses on offer across Wales as cost of living remains biggest barrier to learning

People across Wales can access hundreds of free courses this September to help boost their career prospects, confidence and wellbeing. A recent survey around employment…

7 ways to ease back-to-school worries

As families get ready for the start of a new school term, many will be worried about the cost of living crisis. But there is…

Arfor 2: Innovative schemes to help create jobs, support the economy and strengthen the Welsh language unveiled

A suite of interventions to support Welsh language communities thrive economically as part of the Welsh Government’s 3 year multi-million-pound ARFOR programme has been revealed…

Welsh Government News: Welsh Government on track to double the number of employee-owned businesses in Wales

The Welsh Government is on track to more than double the number of businesses in Wales that are owned by their employees as part of…

National effort needed to increase school attendance post pandemic – Education Minister says

A national effort is needed to support the 1 in 5 children who are regularly missing school, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy…

Welsh Government investment in Powys-based business secures and creates 65 jobs

The Welsh Government is making a £566,000 investment to support specialist fishing line manufacturer Airflo to grow and ensure the future viability of the plant…

Free school meals extended for April and May holidays

Free school meal holiday provision will continue to be available to children from lower income families for the Easter and Whitsun school holidays, the Minister…

£8m boost for digital learning in Further Education

The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has announced an extra £8m investment to support digital learning in Further Education (FE) colleges over…