Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education

QNR – in the Senedd on 8 February 2017.

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Photo of Jayne Bryant Jayne Bryant Labour

(Translated) What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had with the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-Being and Sport about promoting the Talk to me 2 strategy in schools?

Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat

We have discussed how education and CAMHS joint working can be improved, to help children and young people who require emotional support. We will continue to maximise opportunities to improve the health and well-being of children through the development of the new curriculum and through the school inspection programme.

Photo of David Rowlands David Rowlands UKIP

(Translated) What measures are being taken to protect teachers from increasing violence from pupils?

Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat

Any form of violence or abuse against staff in our schools is unacceptable. The legal responsibility and thus accountability for health and safety lies with employers. Schools should have a written policy setting out explicit standards of behaviour for everyone in the school.

Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the use of digital technologies in Welsh primary schools?

Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat

Through the Learning in Digital Wales programme, Welsh Government delivers a range of activities supporting digital technologies in primary schools. We provide centrally funded digital tools and resources through the Hwb platform and have significantly invested in broadband connectivity. However, schools have delegated control to select appropriate digital technologies for learners.