4. Statement by the Minister for Education: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:43 pm on 29 April 2020.

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Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru 4:43, 29 April 2020

(Translated)

Thank you very much, Deputy Presiding Officer. I have a question on supply teachers, who do crucial work in schools the length and breadth of Wales, but many of them have found themselves falling between many stools at the moment, as the Minister is aware, and can't access support, having lost their employment during this period.

So, may I ask the Minister to publish clear guidance, so that there is no ambiguity in this area, so that we know exactly whose responsibility it is to provide support to supply teachers, and that schools and supply teacher agencies and local authorities know exactly what responsibilities they have and what scope exists for them to ensure that these valuable supply teachers are supported through this period?