6. Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Tackling the impact of poverty on attainment

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:21 pm on 28 March 2023.

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Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour 4:21, 28 March 2023

(Translated)

I will close by repeating my commitment of last year: every single child in Wales deserves high standards and aspirations. I set out a road map to achieve this last week, and, today, I have provided an update on some specific actions to tackle the impact of poverty. We will not make a choice between equity and excellence in our school—we must deliver both.