You only get one chance to have a decent education and the Welsh Labour Government is squandering the life chances of our children. Each year, £1,000 less is spent on the education of a child in Wales than that of a child in other parts of the UK.
I have written my thoughts on why the Welsh Government must properly fund Welsh education, ensuring the children of Wales receive the same standard of education as the rest of the United Kingdom.
I met with LEGO and RNIB to discuss their new braille bricks, and how they can be used in our education system. This exciting new concept is a playful methodology, helping children who are blind or visually impaired to develop tactile skills and learn braille.
Children’s Mental Health Week is an opportunity to shine a light on the importance of children and young people’s mental health.
I had the opportunity to meet with Place2Be, who provide counselling to children in schools across the UK. It was fantastic to hear they are currently operating in 12 schools in South Wales and for every £1 spent on the service, it generates £6.20 back!
I am deeply concerned that research by the London School of Economics has found that Welsh children lost out on a third of their learning in the last academic year, more than any other UK nation.
I’ve seen a number of comments in the media and on social media over the past few days to say the vote on extending Free… Read More »Statement on Free School Meals Debate
Many parents and residents will have seen the recent news about more than 200 pupils at a school in Bridgend have been asked to self-isolate… Read More »COVID-19: Statement on Bryntirion and Archbishop Schools
Bridgend MP, Jamie Wallis, has called on the Welsh Government to provide more clarity on schools reopening in September. The call comes after other parts… Read More »Calls for schools in Wales to properly reopen in September
BRIDGEND MP Jamie Wallis is calling on Welsh Government to spend some of the extra money allocated to Wales for catch-up teaching on those children… Read More »Targeted ‘catch-up’ needed for children due to sit exams next year
Local MP, Jamie Wallis, has commented on the current review underway by Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) on the future of sixth forms. After being… Read More »MP comments on future of sixth forms in Bridgend
Bridgend Council are currently looking at changing provision for education for post-16 students across Bridgend. Some of the options they are looking at include shutting… Read More »Review of Post-16 Education in Bridgend
