Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education

QNR – in the Senedd on 7 March 2018.

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Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

(Translated) What steps is the Cabinet Secretary taking to improve educational outcomes for Gypsy and Traveller children in Wales?

Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat

'Education in Wales: Our national mission' is clear on our commitment to ensure all learners in Wales are fully supported to reach their potential. Working with partners, we are determined to overcome the particular challenges that face some groups of learners, including Gypsy, Roma and Traveller learners.

Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to support the wellbeing of children in schools in Wales?

Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat

By explicitly including well-being in 'Education in Wales: Our national mission', I have put out a clear message that the well-being of learners is important and that schools need to focus on this. This will be supported by the new curriculum, developments in professional learning and the CAMHS in-reach pilot.

Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the value of healthy relationships education in Welsh schools?

Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat

(Translated)

I am committed to ensuring that all young people receive high quality healthy relationships education during their time at school. I am currently considering how the findings of the sex and relationship education expert panel can enhance healthy relationships provision for those learning under the current and new curriculum.

Photo of Hefin David Hefin David Labour

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the importance of technology and digital skills in the curriculum?

Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat

The creative use of technology and digital skills is vital for our children’s future success.  This will feature strongly in our new curriculum, but we are already strengthening learning in this area. Last June, I launched Cracking the Code to boost coding skills in schools with investment over £1.3 million.