14. Debate: Estyn Annual Report 2020-21

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:44 pm on 26 April 2022.

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Photo of Heledd Fychan Heledd Fychan Plaid Cymru 6:44, 26 April 2022

As we all know, and as the report clearly touches on and outlined by the Minister, the 2020-21 academic year was perhaps the most challenging one for education and training providers in Wales and across the world. The pandemic brought with it massive disruption to the system and continues to do so, with all school staff, pupils and their families being affected. Though, as we've seen with the report, the effects were not felt equally. Education providers faced unprecedented pressures during the pandemic, yet they still effectively managed challenging situations and made themselves increasingly accessible to learners and their families.