QNR – in the Senedd on 10 November 2021.
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.
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.
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.
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.