6. 90-second Statements

– in the Senedd at 4:25 pm on 23 September 2020.

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Photo of Ann Jones Ann Jones Labour 4:25, 23 September 2020

Therefore, item 6 is the 90-second statements, and this week we have Helen Mary Jones.

Photo of Helen Mary Jones Helen Mary Jones Plaid Cymru

Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. This week is Adult Learners' Week. The campaign, led by Learning and Work Cymru, aims to inspire and encourage thousands of adults every year to continue in and return to education and skills development, and to raise awareness of the value of adult learning by celebrating the achievements of learners and providing inspiration to see how adult learning can change their lives.

My constituent Kathryn McLuckie has given me permission to tell her story. She's a 35-year-old learner from Milford Haven and was working as a dinner lady in a local primary school when, very sadly, her relationship broke down. This had a huge emotional impact on her and her children, and she felt lost and alone. One morning, she woke up and decided she needed to do something, so she walked into Pembrokeshire College and enquired about a course that could help her to help others. She has just completed a two-year level 4 course in therapeutic counselling, and she feels like a completely new person. She's just applied for a job as an advocate.

Adult learning and reskilling changes lives. It must be a priority as Wales addresses the challenges of and as we plan to recover as a nation from COVID-19.

Photo of Ann Jones Ann Jones Labour 4:26, 23 September 2020

Thank you very much. There'll now be a short break, just to allow a change of personnel and for some cleaning. So, we will ring the bell when we are ready to proceed again. Thank you very much.

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Plenary was suspended at 16:26.

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The Senedd reconvened at 16:32, with the Deputy Presiding Officer in the Chair.