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Business News Wales
3 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
£44m Grant Funding For Projects Supporting Education Across Wales
Lynne Neagle More than £44 million is being awarded to projects to support key priorities in education in Wales, focusing on areas including literacy, numeracy and science over the next three years. Grants have been awarded to a range of organisations from the third and public sector, universities, and private companies to give schools and settings the expertise, training and materials they need. Support is prioritised around a range of key areas, including: Helping children make better progress in maths and numeracy Boosting science teaching Empowering schools to design an engaging and challenging curriculum for their learners Continuing the National Music Service, providing music opportunities for children Nursery education to give children the best start Further nationally consistent support and expertise for Relationships and Sexuality Education for the whole of Wales. Helping children develop their creativity As part of the £44 million a new call has launched for further grant proposals, inviting applications of up to £11.9 million from suitable organisations to fund projects in: Building children's computing and digital skills Developing maths in primary schools Literacy to improve attainment in speech, language and reading Cabinet Secretary for Education Lynne Neagle said: 'This is a huge investment in high-quality, nationally consistent support for all our schools. We are helping schools to ramp up investment in literacy and numeracy standards, challenge and engage with their learners across the curriculum and maintain our record investment in music education – so every child, whatever their background, can experience the joy of music. 'I'm also pleased to be announcing a new call for proposals for national support on literacy, primary maths, computing and digital skills.'
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Private firms and universities among organisations getting share of £44m to help schools in Wales
Private firms and universities among organisations getting share of £44m to help schools in Wales The cash is for projects to improve science, maths and literacy in schools over the next three years Funding is being made available to improve schools in Wales (Image: PA ) Private companies and universities are among bodies awarded a share of more than £44m in Welsh Government funding to improve subjects including literacy, numeracy and science in schools. The money is being awarded in grants for projects "to support key priorities in education in Wales" in the next three years. Wales has fared badly compared to other UK nations in these subjects in international tests for teenagers. Grants have been awarded to a range of organisations from the third and public sector, universities and private companies in order to "give schools and settings the expertise, training and materials they need", the Welsh Government said. Details of who has been awarded the grants, and what for, are expected to be published later today (Tuesday, June 3). Sign up for our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here. The funding is expected to go towards the following: Helping children make better progress in maths and numeracy Boosting science teaching Helping schools design "an engaging and challenging" curriculum for pupils Continuing the national music service, providing music opportunities for children Nursery education Nationally consistent support and expertise for relationships and sexuality education for the whole of Wales and ; Helping children develop creativity Cabinet Minister for education Lynne Neagle Article continues below Education Minister Lynne Neagle is also calling for further grant proposals inviting applications for up to £11.9 million from suitable organisations to fund projects in: Building children's computing and digital skills Developing maths in primary schools Literacy to improve attainment in speech, language and reading Making the announcement, Ms Neagle said: "This is a huge investment in high-quality, nationally consistent support for all our schools. Article continues below " We are helping schools to ramp up investment in literacy and numeracy standards, challenge and engage with their learners across the curriculum and maintain our record investment in music education – so every child, whatever their background, can experience the joy of music." 'I'm also pleased to be announcing a new call for proposals for national support on literacy, primary maths, computing and digital skills.'
South Wales Argus
20-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Welsh Government invests £3.6bn in new schools and colleges
Since 2014, over 330 projects have been financed, with a total investment of £3.6 billion, benefiting every local authority, the Welsh Government says. The sustainable communities for learning programme has been integral in ensuring that these projects are not only modern but adept at educating the digital generation. Cabinet Secretary for Education and Senedd member for Torfaen Lynne Neagle recently visited Ysgol Llyn y Forwyn, a new primary school in Rhondda Cynon Taf and was full of praise for the investment in schools and colleges across Wales. Ms Neagle said: "These modern, sustainable buildings aren't just raising standards and reducing the attainment gap - they're creating an education infrastructure that's truly world-class and a source of national pride." Ysgol Llyn y Forwyn, which opened earlier this year, offers a multi-use games area, a grass sports pitch, and a nursery facility among others. Reevah, a 10-year-old learner at the school, affirmed the improved conditions, saying: "Because there's so much room and space it's so much better to learn here. "People seem a lot happier and everyone is definitely more positive about learning." The focus of the programme has been on sustainability, and in 2022 it introduced the requirement of net zero carbon operation for all major projects. A total investment of £5.4 billion is poised for 316 new building projects that are currently in development.
South Wales Argus
20-05-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Welsh Government consultation on changing school food
The proposals aim to increase fruit and vegetables in primary school menus, and limit sugary desserts and fried foods, in line with UK dietary guidelines. The new rules will ensure children are offered nutritionally balanced school food and drink, and that healthy eating is promoted in schools to improve health, wellbeing, and attainment. Evidence shows that children eat too much sugar and don't consume enough fruit, vegetables, and wholegrains, contributing to health issues like childhood obesity. The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, said: "Good nutrition is vital for helping young people perform at their best - whether in the classroom, on the pitch, or pursuing their goals. "Our evidence-based changes to school food rules will help give Welsh children the best start in life while supporting Welsh producers and nurturing a generation of healthy eaters to safeguard the future of our NHS." Rachel Bath, consultant in public health for Public Health Wales, said: "Strengthening these regulations is a vital step to ensure school food supports lifelong healthy eating habits." The consultation is open to parents, teachers, suppliers, and young people.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Welsh Government launches consultation on changing school food
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on changing school food to ensure all children have a balanced diet. The proposals aim to increase fruit and vegetables in primary school menus, and limit sugary desserts and fried foods, in line with UK dietary guidelines. The new rules will ensure children are offered nutritionally balanced school food and drink, and that healthy eating is promoted in schools to improve health, wellbeing, and attainment. Evidence shows that children eat too much sugar and don't consume enough fruit, vegetables, and wholegrains, contributing to health issues like childhood obesity. The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, said: "Good nutrition is vital for helping young people perform at their best - whether in the classroom, on the pitch, or pursuing their goals. "Our evidence-based changes to school food rules will help give Welsh children the best start in life while supporting Welsh producers and nurturing a generation of healthy eaters to safeguard the future of our NHS." Rachel Bath, consultant in public health for Public Health Wales, said: "Strengthening these regulations is a vital step to ensure school food supports lifelong healthy eating habits." The consultation is open to parents, teachers, suppliers, and young people.
