Press Releases - Posts in Category: Lifelong Learning

WLGA Response to PISA 2022 Results

Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of the WLGA said: “While today’s 2022 PISA results are a source of disappointment, it’s important to note the hard work that’s already in progress to alter the education landscape. Transforming the nation’s... read more

Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

WLGA Congratulates Students in Wales on GCSE Results

The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) spokesperson for Education and Welsh Language, Councillor Ian Roberts has, today, wished students in Wales congratulations on their GCSE results and thanked education staff for their hard work. ... read more

Thursday, 24 August 2023 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

WLGA Commends Welsh Students on A-Level Achievements

Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) spokesperson for Education and Welsh Language, Councillor Ian Roberts has congratulated students in Wales on their A-Level results. WLGA Spokesperson for Education, Councillor Ian Roberts said: ... read more

Thursday, 17 August 2023 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Council delivered free school meals extended to April and May holidays

The WLGA has welcomed the Welsh Government’s announcement that Free School Meal provision will continue to be available to children from lower income families for the Easter and Whitsun school holidays. £9m has been invested to help councils... read more

Thursday, 09 March 2023 Categories: Healthy Eating in Schools Lifelong Learning News

WLGA responds to industrial action by teaching unions

Councillor Ian Roberts (Flintshire), WLGA Education Spokesperson said: “Teachers play an integral role in our communities in educating, supporting, and nurturing our young people. It is vital that any pay award is balanced between rewarding... read more

Tuesday, 17 January 2023 Categories: Lifelong Learning News Workforce

WLGA welcomes reintroduction of face masks in secondary schools

Responding to the Welsh Government announcement that face coverings are to be reintroduced in secondary school settings, colleges and universities, Councillor Ian Roberts (Flintshire), WLGA Education Spokesperson said: "I welcome the Minister's... read more

Monday, 29 November 2021 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Clear timescale needed for schools’ return

Local government is urging Welsh Government for a clear roadmap to bring more pupils back to school when it is safe to do so. Welsh Government has already announced the beginning of a phased return to schools from the week commencing Monday 22... read more

Wednesday, 17 February 2021 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

School return approach for January

Following extensive discussions a common approach has been agreed by the Welsh Government and the Welsh Local Government Association for the return to school in January. With transmission levels continuing to increase across Wales, and... read more

Thursday, 17 December 2020 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday as part of ‘national effort to reduce coronavirus transmission’

Secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday, December 14 as part of a ‘national effort to reduce transmission of coronavirus’ Education Minister Kirsty Williams confirmed today. The Minister made it clear... read more

Thursday, 10 December 2020 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

Focus on the Needs of Learners and Trust Teachers

Welsh local government believes that the use of teacher assessments – Centre Assessed Grades – is the only fair way of determining A level, AS level and GCSE grades this year and is calling on the Education Minister to implement this policy change... read more

Monday, 17 August 2020 Categories: Lifelong Learning News

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