Educational Standards in Islwyn

Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language – in the Senedd at 2:49 pm on 8 February 2023.

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Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour 2:49, 8 February 2023

Yes, I'm very happy indeed to extend my congratulations to Mrs Pritchard and the staff and pupils of the school. I thought it was really telling, the phrase that the Member used, I think reflecting what Estyn said, which was the school had a focus on making children feel proud to be a part of it. And the reason that's so important is because it reflects how important the agency of young people is in our schools and in the new curriculum in particular. And what better mark of success of a school than that the pupils who the school is there to support and to serve feel proud of being part of that school community?

I also gather there is a very impressive digital education offer at Markham, including a fully equipped radio station, so I'll be very keen to come along and visit the school at some point later on this year.