(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on how many schools have closed since her appointment?

Nineteen schools have closed since May 2016. Three of these schools had no pupils.

(Translated) What consideration has the Cabinet Secretary given to changing the way schools are funded?

Local authorities are responsible for funding schools, as is set out in law in Wales. There are no current proposals to review the way in which schools in Wales are funded.

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the health and well-being area of learning and experience in the new curriculum?

The Health and Well-being area of learning and experience is an important part of our mission to create an education system that better supports young people to maintain their physical, mental and emotional health; and so thrive both academically and personally.

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Welsh Government guidance for supporting and maintaining rural primary schools in South Wales Central?

We recently consulted on revised school organisation code in respect of a presumption against the closure of rural schools and will publish our response in the summer. We have also introduced a new small and rural schools grant to encourage innovation and support greater school to school working.