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School closures not supported but cabinet to have the final word
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (857+ words) Richard Evans Local Democracy Reporter Serious concerns have been raised over plans to shut two rural schools. Conwy County Council's education and skills overview and scrutiny committee has not supported proposals for the closure of two rural primary schools, following…...
How Welsh universities are leading the way in a just transition from fossil fuels
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (912+ words) Maddie Bromfield, Climate Justice Officer at People & Planet As the fossil fuel industry rolls back on already insufficient climate targets, Universities across Wales are leading the way in cutting ties with the industry which has repeatedly shown disregard for both…...
Protestors ramp up campaign against primary school closure
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (444+ words) Elgan Hearn, Local Democracy Reporter Protests have been held in a Welsh town as the campaign to keep a primary school campus open ramps up. Both Plaid Cymru and Reform UK newly elected Senedd Members for the Blaenau Gwent Caerffili…...
Film education in Wales shines with five coveted award nominations
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (504+ words) Five Welsh filmmakers have been nominated for this year's prestigious Into Film Awards in London " the UK's greatest celebration of youth creativity and filmmaking talent. Nominees from Cardiff, Conwy, Gwynedd, Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd will attend a star-studded red-carpet ceremony…...
Major step forward for first Welsh-medium ALN unit
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (404+ words) Twm Owen " Local democracy reporter Plans for a first additional learning needs unit to teach children through Welsh in a Gwent borough have taken a step forward." The proposed resource base be for children aged four through to 16, or reception…...
School with just two pupils set to close
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (323+ words) Richard Evans, Local Democracy Reporter A primary school with just two pupils could close this summer under plans set to be considered by the local authority. Cyngor Gwynedd Cabinet members will discuss a proposal to close Ysgol Y Garreg in…...
Universities face ban on overseas recruitment if students "game asylum system
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (401+ words) Nation. cymru - Do Not Process My Personal Information George Lithgow and Ellie Ng, Press Association Universities could be banned from recruiting international students if they fail to crack down on the use of study visas as a backdoor route to…...
Green light for new Cardiff swimming school
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (322+ words) Kieran Molloy Local Democracy Reporter A new swimming school has been given the go-head by council planners to come to an industrial estate outside of Cardiff. Dolphin Swimming Academy has been given permission by Cardiff Council to convert two "connected…...
Academics call for Welsh history to have 'greater prominence' in school curriculum
4+ day, 57+ min ago (446+ words) Three leading Welsh academics, supported by Welsh historians, educationalists and individuals prominent in public life in Wales have written an open letter to the Welsh Government's new Minister of Education calling for Welsh history to have a more prominent place…...
Council to consider closure of two schools despite strong opposition
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (595+ words) Richard Evans, Local Democracy Reporter Councillors are set to debate proposals to shut two north Wales schools despite claims "700k was spent on the refurbishment of one site just last year. Conwy'County Council's education and skills overview and scrutiny committee will…...