Education File

An annual report on education has been presented to councillors.

End of school inspection cycle 'a success', education chief tells councillors

Libanus Primary School students took part in the workshops

Libanus Primary School students took part in the workshops

Blackwood primary school children's education workshops

Boys from local school amazed at ball made of natural fibre

Boys from local school amazed at ball made of natural fibre

Local school pupils amazed at creativity of ball made of natural fibres

Head teacher Richard Drew pictured at the school last year

Head teacher Richard Drew pictured at the school last year

Expansion plan for ‘oversubscribed’ school for children with autism spectrum disorder

'Health and social services under one roof': Medical centre is breaking new ground

'Health and social services under one roof': Medical centre is breaking new ground

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'Health and social services under one roof': Medical centre is breaking new ground

Catch22 primary school with their new rating

Catch22 primary school with their new rating

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Primary school in Newport given second worst hygiene rating

10 of Ysgol Feithrin Pontypwl's children will be heading off to Welsh primary schools in September

10 of Ysgol Feithrin Pontypwl's children will be heading off to Welsh primary schools in September

Torfaen nursery holds graduation ceremony for children

Welsh Government

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Petition calling for smartphone ban in school has 2,373 signatures

Cwmbran High School's new ASD base is underway

Cwmbran High School's new ASD base is underway

Additional learning needs facility worth £500,000 being developed at high school

Mason Franklin has been recognised for his commitment to langauges

Mason Franklin has been recognised for his commitment to langauges

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Schoolboy marks major milestone of 850 days learning Welsh

Caerphilly Council is considering changes to its school transport policy

Caerphilly Council is considering changes to its school transport policy

Council considers changes to home-to-school transport

An argument has been made to ban all smart devices in schools, even if they are being used to help teach

An argument has been made to ban all smart devices in schools, even if they are being used to help teach

POLL: Should all smart devices be banned from being used in schools?

Chepstow Comprehensive School.

Chepstow Comprehensive School.

Monmouthshire County Council

Town comprehensive will be council's focus in new school funding round

All Saints R.C Primary School in Ebbw Vale has been praised for its inclusivity

All Saints R.C Primary School in Ebbw Vale has been praised for its inclusivity

Primary school praised for 'warm, friendly and inclusive environment' by inspectors

Undy Primary School's PTA have recently raised £16k for the school

Undy Primary School's PTA have recently raised £16k for the school

Parent and teacher association raise thousands to improve school

Newport poet Connor Allen has been awarded an honorary doctorate from USW

Newport poet Connor Allen has been awarded an honorary doctorate from USW

Former Children's Laureate awarded honorary doctorate for contribution to literature

Penygarn Community Primary School has been given a Platinum Flag award for yet another year

Penygarn Community Primary School has been given a Platinum Flag award for yet another year

Pontypool pupils win Platinum Flag for eco-friendly efforts

The school was the first Welsh=medium school in Newport

The school was the first Welsh=medium school in Newport

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Newport's first Welsh-medium school marks 30-year milestone

Abbi Smith graduated with a first class honours degree

Abbi Smith graduated with a first class honours degree

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Mum's first-class honours takes her closer to dream life

Chris Harrod took the children foraging

Chris Harrod took the children foraging

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Great British Menu winner teaches kids about foraging

Hendre Infants School, pictured in May 2023. Credit: Google

Hendre Infants School, pictured in May 2023. Credit: Google

Two schools could cement ties by becoming single ‘primary campus’

Graig-Y-Rhacca Primary School has been named as a Heart of the Community Accredited School

Graig-Y-Rhacca Primary School has been named as a Heart of the Community Accredited School

Caerphilly primary school recognised for community work

Richard Owen of Idris Davies School has been named principal of the year

Richard Owen of Idris Davies School has been named principal of the year

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Gwent headteacher named principal of the year at education awards

Wales U18 Chess Squad took on Sussex Junior Chess Club

Wales U18 Chess Squad took on Sussex Junior Chess Club

Young stars take centre stage in chess showdown in Usk

The council is asking for residents to have their say

The council is asking for residents to have their say

Monmouthshire residents survey for proposed school travel adjustments

10 of the 240 students on Coleg Gwent's independent living skills students went on a trip to Paris and Chantilly

10 of the 240 students on Coleg Gwent's independent living skills students went on a trip to Paris and Chantilly

Gwent college students with additional needs on French trip

Llantarnam Community Primary School staff together holding their awards

Llantarnam Community Primary School staff together holding their awards

'Incredible' community work wins primary school five awards

Pupils of the now-closed Cwm Glas Infants School took over The Wynne Evans Show on BBC Radio Wales on Friday

Pupils of the now-closed Cwm Glas Infants School took over The Wynne Evans Show on BBC Radio Wales on Friday

Closing primary school has final hurrah with radio show

'Beyond their years': School children create identity and culture music video

'Beyond their years': School children create identity and culture music video

'Beyond their years': School children create identity and culture music video

Wales’ universities are being battered and bruised from every angle, Senedd told

Wales’ universities are being battered and bruised from every angle, Senedd told

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Universities in Wales are 'in crisis' with a broken funding model, Senedd told

Charles Williams School in 1724 next to a picture of the children celebrating its 300 year anniversary today

Charles Williams School in 1724 next to a picture of the children celebrating its 300 year anniversary today

Local primary school celebrates its 300th anniversary in style

Pupils had their first chance to taste school meals

Pupils had their first chance to taste school meals

Nursery pupils get a taste of school life with special lunch

Cwmbran High remains the only school in Torfaen in special measures.

Cwmbran High remains the only school in Torfaen in special measures.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Report anticipated following latest visit to special measures school

Nurseries can apply to be Flying Start providers.

Nurseries can apply to be Flying Start providers.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Council has more than £4m available to support childcare expansion

Blackwood Primary School will have a lollipop person again, two years after the service was stopped

Blackwood Primary School will have a lollipop person again, two years after the service was stopped

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Primary school confirms reappointment of crossing patrol after public uproar

Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta in Hengoed has been celebrating a recent Estyn inspection

Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta in Hengoed has been celebrating a recent Estyn inspection

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'Highly inclusive' primary school with 'extremely proud' pupils celebrates Estyn

Jac Beynon will be one of the first to take the new degree apprenticeships in September

Jac Beynon will be one of the first to take the new degree apprenticeships in September

Welsh Government and universities launch new degree apprenticeships

The entrance to Crownbridge Special School.

The entrance to Crownbridge Special School.

School's timber classroom will be in the ground's of neighbouring school

Children across Wales will begin breaking up for the summer holidays from Friday, July 19.

Children across Wales will begin breaking up for the summer holidays from Friday, July 19.

Summer holiday 2024 dates - when do schools break up in Wales?

Owner of new 'Play Café' explains need for unique venue

Owner of new 'Play Café' explains need for unique venue

Lliswerry and Nash

Owner of new 'Play Café' explains need for unique venue

There are concerns for the amount of children home educated

There are concerns for the amount of children home educated

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'Spiralling numbers' of children being educated at home causes concern

Laura Foley (centre) and her ALN team won the SENCO Award (Image: Rob Davies - Beed Images)

Laura Foley (centre) and her ALN team won the SENCO Award (Image: Rob Davies - Beed Images)

School devoted to educating children with autism and additional needs wins award

Matt Butcher (centre) was amazed by his win for Primary Teacher of the Year

Matt Butcher (centre) was amazed by his win for Primary Teacher of the Year

'It means the world' Primary Teacher winner's elation at victory

School where pupils' interactions are 'exemplary' receives top Estyn report

School where pupils' interactions are 'exemplary' receives top Estyn report

School where pupils' interactions are 'exemplary' receives top Estyn report

Matt Butcher took home Primary Teacher of the Year (Image: Rob Davies - Beed Images)

Matt Butcher took home Primary Teacher of the Year (Image: Rob Davies - Beed Images)

Roar of cheers as popular primary school teacher wins award

Richard Owen of Idris Davies School won Headteacher of the Year (Image: Rob Davies - Beed Images)

Richard Owen of Idris Davies School won Headteacher of the Year (Image: Rob Davies - Beed Images)

South Wales Schools and Education Awards

'I am extremely grateful and humbled,' Idris Davies School wins Head of the Year

Do you think sports day should be banned?

Do you think sports day should be banned?

Should school sports day be banned? Mum criticises 'stress-inducing spectacle'

Lynne Richards took home the Above and Beyond Award (Image: Rob Davies - Beed Images)

Lynne Richards took home the Above and Beyond Award (Image: Rob Davies - Beed Images)

'This made our school community proud,' school awarded for going above and beyond

Our winners celebrating with their front pages

Our winners celebrating with their front pages

South Wales Schools and Education Awards

Schools and Education Awards 2024: See all the pictures from a great night

Sal Naseem, Inclusivity Expert, and Hannah Coombs, Associate Dean for Partnerships and Business Development at USW

Sal Naseem, Inclusivity Expert, and Hannah Coombs, Associate Dean for Partnerships and Business Development at USW

USW hosts first conference on culture in public service

Richard Owen was presented with the Headteacher of the Year award by sponsor Michael G Ryan

Richard Owen was presented with the Headteacher of the Year award by sponsor Michael G Ryan

South Wales Schools and Education Awards

'I feel privileged': Headteacher of the Year victor Richard Owen on award win

Children taught how to be global citizens through 'partner school' project

Children taught how to be global citizens through 'partner school' project

Children taught how to be global citizens through 'partner school' project

Tiny Tots is on Llanellen Road, Llanfoist in Abergavenny.

Tiny Tots is on Llanellen Road, Llanfoist in Abergavenny.

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Toddler was found 'in the middle of the road' after escaping from nursery

The child was found on Llanellen Road where Tiny Tots nursery is based

The child was found on Llanellen Road where Tiny Tots nursery is based

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Toddler found wandering in middle of road after escaping unnoticed from nursery

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