Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education

QNR – in the Senedd on 27 June 2018.

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Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's school admissions policy?

Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat

(Translated)

Admissions authorities must comply with the Welsh Government’s school admissions code. The code aims to safeguard the interests of children, parents and schools by ensuring that school admissions are administered in the fairest and most equitable way possible.

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the role of co-operative principles within the Welsh education system?

Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat

In 2016, the Welsh co-operative and mutuals commission did a review, which recommended a co-operative ethos should be the central organising principle of the education system in Wales. Our national mission of education reform, developed through co-construction, is building an inclusive and equitable education system which supports every learner.

Photo of David Melding David Melding Conservative

(Translated) What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had with cabinet colleagues on the impact that cuts to Literature Wales may have on educational attainment levels in English language and literature?

Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat

Funding from Welsh Government to Literature Wales remains at the same level this year as last year, and is an increase on two years ago. In updating colleagues on changes to performance measures and education reforms, I have discussed issues of take-up and attainment across subjects, including literature and language.