Access to Education

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:18 pm on 21 June 2022.

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Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour 2:18, 21 June 2022

I thank the Member, Llywydd, for the question. All children in Wales have a right to access education within their own areas. Local authorities are responsible for planning school places and must ensure that there are sufficient schools providing primary and secondary education in their areas.