Hannah Blythyn: ...its final stages, in my constituency. In fact, I was wondering whether I should declare a tenuous and random interest as the site is of significant importance to me as it was the predecessor school of Holywell Grammar School where my parents met in the sixth form. But, fast forward to the twenty-first century and, today, twenty-first century schools, it’s more than bricks and mortar, as...
Hannah Blythyn: ...Together for Mental Health’ there needs to be exactly that—not solely a health strategy, but working together to place mental health as a priority for all Government departments from economy to education, housing and beyond.
Hannah Blythyn: ...last two years, and is reaching out to the community to give talks and tell the stories of the servicemen to local groups, ranging from the Women’s Institute to rotary clubs, and, importantly, to schools. As we take time to remember those who served in world war one during the centenary commemorations, let us also recognise volunteers and organisations like Flintshire Memorials who are...
Hannah Blythyn: 10. Will the Minister provide an update on attempts to tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools? OAQ(5)0027(EDU)
Hannah Blythyn: ..., and the time you’ve also taken to meet with me and my colleague, Jeremy Miles, to discuss this. One of the things we spoke about in those meetings was the examples of best practice happening in schools across Wales. Will you commit, Cabinet Secretary, to visit some of these schools to see the best practice in action?
Hannah Blythyn: ...I believe we should start that one step earlier, and embrace the new curriculum planned in Wales to raise awareness of emerging employment markets and opportunities, and the skills required with school students. An advanced manufacturing centre in north-east Wales would be key to driving our regional skills forward, making sure that we not only equip people with the skills to go into work,...
Hannah Blythyn: ...part of our local communities. It’s equally as important that children have their say in shaping that which affects them. With that in mind, I’m very pleased to see that Ysgol Merllyn’s school parliament, led by their prime minister, Tony, are here in the gallery today. Can I ask, Cabinet Secretary, how children’s groups and organisations such as the fantastic Ysgol Merllyn school...
Hannah Blythyn: 3. Will the Minister provide an update on citizenship and political education in schools? OAQ(5)0055(EDU)
Hannah Blythyn: ...committee at Ysgol Croes Atti in Flint, which raises awareness of environmental issues locally and encourages learners to promote a healthier and greener future. And, of course, the Ysgol Merllyn school parliament that I was pleased to welcome here a couple of weeks ago, and I know that you actually met them. They actually have a proper election campaign and an election day, and the...
Hannah Blythyn: ...Hate Crime Report and Support Centre Wales, and participating in hate crime awareness every October. On National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Cabinet Secretary, I’d like to see more done with schools and communities across Wales in order to educate, break down barriers and open up access to support. Nobody is born with prejudice, and no-one should live in fear in their own community,...
Hannah Blythyn: Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the use of digital technologies in Welsh primary schools?
Hannah Blythyn: ...made to our communities and our country. Indeed, we’ve come a long way in the past few decades alone when it comes to LGBT rights. If I think back myself, growing up in north-east Wales, going to school in the constituency that I now serve, if you’d told me I would be standing here today opening a debate on LGBT equality, led by openly lesbian and gay Assembly Members for the first...
Hannah Blythyn: ...LGBT people, whilst, at the same time, outlining the challenges that remain and the next steps needed. The themes of LGBT History Month this year are citizenship, personal, social and health education and law, and there are over 1,000 events happening across the UK. Schools that celebrate difference and take a positive approach to including LGBT issues in their teaching across the...
Hannah Blythyn: ...gone from strength to strength and Val has raised over £50,000 for the poppy appeal during her time as organiser. At an event last weekend, I met a group of inspiring young women from Mold Alun School who were volunteering as part of the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up campaign—a campaign that engages young women to take action to support girls and young women in the developing...
Hannah Blythyn: Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I welcome the opportunity to have this short debate today: School of Politics—Empowering the Next Generation of Active Citizens in Wales. It’s perhaps a shame that the debate has actually fallen on today’s debate, on the eve of poll of the local elections, but given today’s short debate is focusing on enabling more active participation in politics,...
Hannah Blythyn: 5. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the use of digital technologies in Welsh primary schools? OAQ(5)0118(EDU)
Hannah Blythyn: Thank you for that answer, Minister. Cornist Park primary school in Flint, in my constituency, has been recognised as a digital pioneer school, where the headteacher, Nicola Thomas, has put digital technologies at the centre of their teaching and learning and has supported pupils to be able to take the lead on this themselves. Pupils have led on projects, which include raising awareness,...
Hannah Blythyn: ...for things that have more taster-type sessions, where people can go into workplaces and experience the different options out there, post 16, to help them influence their decisions for their further education, apprenticeships and training. Does the Cabinet Secretary agree with me that that would be a good idea, with the young people’s idea, to do that, and what steps can be taken to make...
Hannah Blythyn: ...at the core of that. Priority has to be given to make sure that people living with dementia live as well and for as long as possible. For that to happen, we need to have the resources to support, educate, and empower. On that, I’m pleased that two towns in my constituency, Mold and Flint, now have the status of dementia-friendly towns. More and more things like memory cafes are cropping...
Hannah Blythyn: ...And I'm grateful to the First Minister for his words of support in this Chamber, and to the Cabinet Secretary for economy for all he's doing on that. As we head towards peak tourism season and the school summer holidays, it would be timely to assess where we are in terms of the Year of Legends and the wider tourism offer we have, given that it's so key to the north Wales economy and,...
