Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language

QNR – in the Senedd on 10 November 2021.

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Photo of Mike Hedges Mike Hedges Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the terms and conditions for supply teachers working in Wales?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

Supply teachers employed directly by schools or local authorities are covered by the same statutory provisions as permanent teachers. Staff employed by agencies are not covered by these provisions. However, in Wales, most supply teacher agencies have voluntarily agreed to abide by conditions set out in the National Procurement Service framework agreement.

Photo of Heledd Fychan Heledd Fychan Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What are the Welsh Government's priorities for nursery education?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

(Translated)

My priority is for every child to have the very best start in life. Early education plays a critical role in that and access to the highest quality, learner-centred nursery provision is essential to provide the foundation all children need to succeed. 

Photo of Sioned Williams Sioned Williams Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the Government's efforts to support the Welsh language in South Wales West?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

(Translated)

We offer grants to various organisations in the area to promote the Welsh language, for example the mentrau iaith. We are also working closely with local authorities on their new Welsh in education strategic plans to ensure that there is every opportunity for children in the area to receive Welsh-medium education.

Photo of Cefin Campbell Cefin Campbell Plaid Cymru

(Translated) How does the Welsh Government plan to ensure a supply of Welsh teachers as part of the strategy to reach one million Welsh speakers by 2050?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

(Translated)

We are developing a 10-year plan that will set out how we aim to increase the number of Welsh and Welsh-medium teachers and develop the language skills of practitioners. The 10-year period will coincide with the 10-year planning cycle for the new Welsh in education strategic plans.