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Primary school nursery to shut after years of falling pupil numbers
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (343+ words) THE closure of a primary school’s council maintained nursery has been approved by senior councillors. As a result the age range of Durand Primary School in Caldicot will change from three to 11 to age four to 11 from September 1. Early years…...
New video highlights rising success of Welsh immersion in county schools
1+ week, 3+ day ago (277+ words) Monmouthshire County Council has launched a new video highlighting the success of its late immersion provision and the growing opportunities available through Welsh-medium education. The video highlights the impact of targeted support which helps learners transition into Welsh-medium education at…...
Monmouthshire walking route upgraded to improve journeys to school
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (267+ words) A walking route in Monmouthshire has been upgraded to improve journeys to school and make active travel safer and more accessible. The improved path in Gilwern, running parallel to Ty Mawr Road, is now open for year-round use and provides…...
Inspectors serve nursery with 'priority action notice' after failings idenitified
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (386+ words) A nursery has been served a priority action notice by inspectors after concerns were raised about its leadership and management. Abacus Day Nursery in Abergavenny was inspected in October 2025 by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and Estyn, with a report later…...
Big change to nursery at primary school moves a step closer
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (520+ words) Durand Primary School in Caldicot. Picture: Google Street View A CLOSURE of a primary school’s council maintained nursery has moved a step closer after a decision by senior councillors. Little Gems nursery already provides “wrap around” childcare for children aged…...
Teachers to walk out at school in protest over redundancy fears
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (363+ words) A SECOND teachers strike at a school grappling with a deficit of more than £2 million is due to take place this week. King Henry VIII School in Abergavenny, which teaches children aged three to 19, was closed to all students other…...
70 of adults without a licence say learning to drive is unaffordable
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (186+ words) Some seven in 10 British adults without a full driving licence say learning to drive is currently unaffordable, according to a survey. The figure is even higher among younger people, with 76% of 18 to 29-year-olds without a licence saying driving lessons are…...
Old Congregational Chapel could be converted into children's nursery
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (220+ words) A FORMER congregational chapel built more than 160 years ago could be used as a children’s nursery. The Old Chapel, in Tywyn Square, Usk currently has permission for use as an office but a planning application is seeking approval for a…...