7. Debate: The Estyn Annual Report 2017-18

Part of the debate – in the Senedd on 19 February 2019.

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Amendment 2—Rhun ap Iorwerth

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Notes the continued dedication of teachers and support staff in our schools as they work to improve standards and pupils' attainment.

Amendment 3—Rhun ap Iorwerth

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Notes the Donaldson report on Estyn, A Learning Inspectorate; an independent review of Estyn, that was published in June 2018 and has not yet received a response from the Welsh Government.

Amendment 4—Rhun ap Iorwerth

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Notes the Cardiff University report 'Cut to the Bone?' which confirms that school spending in 2017-18 was £324 less per pupil in real terms than the corresponding figure in 2009-10.

Amendment 5—Rhun ap Iorwerth

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Notes ASCL Cymru's open letter and its comments that there is a severe funding crisis in Welsh schools that is having a detrimental effect on Wales's young people.

Amendment 6—Rhun ap Iorwerth

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Calls on the Welsh Government to consider fair funding from the budget that would lessen the current pressures that exist on our schools.