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School summer holidays could be cut to just four weeks under new Welsh Government plans
Welsh Government
The six week summer holiday would be cut to five weeks and then four under proposals out for consultation - but the Association of School and College Leaders Cymru dismissed the plan as "an act of folly".
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GCSE students in 2024 will be given maths and science equations and formulae in exams
Education
The decision has been criticised as being too late but has been brought in because the students missed key learning due to covid lockdowns
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Welsh Government explains why it's stopped helping poorest families feed kids in school holidays
Welsh Government
The scheme, praised by food poverty campaigners including footballer Marcus Rashford, ended last May and Education Minister Jeremy Miles has now confirmed it won't be re-instated - with a long explanation given
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Head teachers in Wales end their industrial action
Wales schools
School leaders have agreed a new pay deal
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Residents fight against closure of county's smallest school which is 'beating heart of village'
Cynon Valley
Rhigos Primary is "the beating heart of the community" and losing it will be a "disaster" say villagers
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Teachers gave evidence about the funding crisis in schools and what they said is terrifying
Education
One headteacher spoke of the postcode lottery facing pupils
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Conservatives call for Welsh Government to provide free school milk for all primary aged children
Welsh Conservatives
Free milk would help children and farmers they said in a letter to Education Minister Jeremy Miles
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College lecturer who sent texts to junior colleague asking for photos of her breasts can return to teaching
Bridgend
A professional standards committee said the texts were an "isolated incident" and the Bridgend College lecturer apologised
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College lecturer asked junior colleague to send him photos of her breasts
Bridgend
The woman said Bridgend College lecturer Stephen Barrett had made her feel "sexualised" at work, a professional standards committee heard
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College lecturer compared colleague's breasts to buns and made lewd comments with paint roller, hearing told
Bridgend
The incidents are alleged to have taken place during the working day at Bridgend College
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Cardiff University faces cuts amid 'unsustainable' financial situation, says new vice chancellor
Cardiff University
"I can already sense acceptance among our staff that staying the same is not an option. We will need to prioritise," warned Professor Wendy Larner
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No more help with GCSE and A-level grades or questions, say exam chiefs
Wales schools
Qualifications Wales said support given in the last two academic years “meant that we could not maintain standards in the normal way”.
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Head teacher's rep blasts professional standards hearing as 'a travesty'
Wales schools
Linda Frame's method of paying staff cash in hand was found not to be dishonest. A number of allegations against her were thrown out but others were found proven
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Top UK universities refuse to accept the Welsh Baccalaureate
Wales schools
There is only patchy recognition of the Welsh Government's qualification at the UK's top universities
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Take the first step towards an exciting, fulfilling future with full-time courses and more at Gower College Swansea
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Head teacher dishonestly paid staff cash in hand and misled parents, hearing told
Wales schools
Linda Frame denies all the allegations against her
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Teachers to strike over ‘violent and aggressive behaviour' at Welsh school
Wales schools
Last month some parents claimed teachers were being 'threatened' by some pupils but the issues have not been resolved
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Schools told to get serious about attendance as children miss classes
Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has issued new guidance to schools
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Classrooms shut after crumbling concrete found in Newport primary
Newport
Children will move to blended learning next week after RAAC was found in some parts of the school building at Eveswell Primary School in Newport
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Blue shirts and chinos banned from Students' Union after 'dangerous behaviour'
Cardiff
The temporary ban is 'not aimed at a specific group and is in direct response to a specific recent incident', Cardiff University Students' Union said.
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School ban for teaching assistant convicted of dealing drugs
Wales schools
Siobhan Rowan was convicted at Cardiff Crown Court and has now been banned from the classroom
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Top Welsh school asks to go under council control as it tackles almost £600,000 deficit
Penarth
The change, if it goes ahead, would alter admissions to Stanwell School in Penarth
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AI bot appointed 'new headteacher' at £32K-a-year private school as staff praise decision
UK News
AI bot 'Abigail Bailey' has been appointed 'principal' to assist the school's human headteacher
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Vale MP Alun Cairns fails to commit to putting pressure on UK Government for improved school funding
Vale of Glamorgan
He argued that the responsibility lay with the Welsh Government to change its funding formula
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Merthyr TydfilFamily pays tribute to 'beautiful daughter' who died a week after crashDemi Leigh Mabbitt died several days after being involved in a one-car collision
Man found dead at home as police launch search for his family
South Wales Police
Police are trying to locate Raymond Gethin's next of kin after he was found dead
He was stopped while riding an E-bike and then everything went wrong
Courts
Logan Winter, 18, was stopped in Cardiff city centre by a street warden but fled on an electric bike
Milford Haven fire live updates as blaze involving 150 vehicles sees homes evacuated
Pembrokeshire
Fire and rescue service has advised those near the Waterston Industrial Estate near Milford Haven to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off any air conditioning or ventilation units
Everything we know about huge fire involving 150 vehicles which saw homes evacuated
Pembrokeshire
The fire service sent 12 appliances to the scene
UK NewsWoman charged with murder of baby found in woodland more than 25 years agoBaby “Callum” was discovered close to a theme park in 1998
Protesters will use 20mph convoys in bid to show 'how bad things will get' this summer
North Wales
The convoys are being organised as a motion goes before the Senedd calling for the policy to be reversed
Everything we know about huge fire involving 150 vehicles which saw homes evacuated
Pembrokeshire
The fire service sent 12 appliances to the scene
The day an elephant was seen wandering around the centre of a quiet village
In The News
The elephant had people rubbing their eyes in disbelief after it managed to escape from its handlers
Restaurant and café could be built at historic copperworks site in Swansea
Swansea
A multi-storey car park could also be built 'in the vicinity'
Where to live in WalesTwo Welsh villages named amongst the poshest places to live in the UKThere are two 'hot spots' that are the best locations for combining village life with countryside and convenience
Family pays tribute to 'beautiful daughter' who died a week after crash
Merthyr Tydfil
Demi Leigh Mabbitt died several days after being involved in a one-car collision
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney told 'fire up the jet' as Wrexham stars put in request
Wrexham FC
Wrexham's players have already cheekily told their Hollywood owners what they want to do this summer
Man found dead at home as police launch search for his family
South Wales Police
Police are trying to locate Raymond Gethin's next of kin after he was found dead
How much Ryan Reynolds pays Wrexham's players compared to other teams
Ryan Reynolds
Wrexham's Hollywood owners have been splashing the cash on players to get two automatic promotions
BBCPolice drama Blue Lights branded Line of Duty's 'natural successor' as new series begins'Blue Lights is back - best crime drama on TV at the moment'
Woman charged with murder of baby found in woodland more than 25 years ago
UK News
Baby “Callum” was discovered close to a theme park in 1998
Married At First Sight Australia groom says 'my fears have happened' after big decision
Married at First Sight Australia
Tristan last week admitted he was in love with Cass - but she did not have the same feelings
Blue Lights star Sian Brooke's real name, James Bond actor husband and Welsh roots
BBC
Sian plays Constable Grace Ellis in Northern Irish police drama Blue Lights which returns to screens on April 15
Protesters will use 20mph convoys in bid to show 'how bad things will get' this summer
North Wales
The convoys are being organised as a motion goes before the Senedd calling for the policy to be reversed