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Parents protest as school closure decision looms

The Labour cabinet of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council gathered for an extraordinary meeting on Thursday, April 30, during which elected officials examined outcomes from a community consultation e...
Education

Leaders face mounting backlash over plans to shut school

A plan to close a primary school in Abertillery has encountered fierce resistance from local people. Almost all respondents to a questionnaire about closing the Roseheyworth primary campus of Abertil...

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Education

Parents protest as school closure decision looms

The Labour cabinet of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council gathered for an extraordinary meeting on Thursday, April 30, during which elected officials examined outcomes from a community consultation e...
Education

Leaders face mounting backlash over plans to shut school

A plan to close a primary school in Abertillery has encountered fierce resistance from local people. Almost all respondents to a questionnaire about closing the Roseheyworth primary campus of Abertil...
Education

Newport school transforming old portable classroom into community hub

A decaying portable building is set to be replaced with a community venue. The refreshed facility will be built at Somerton Primary School in Newport after securing planning approval. The new develo...
Education

Urban studio provides low-cost art programmes for mature learners

A creative education centre in Newport is providing budget-friendly workshops for grown-ups looking to hone their artistic abilities. The studio, situated close to Newport Cathedral, is managed by Sh...
Education

Valleys author launches comic to attract hesitant young readers

A scribe from the Valleys area is embracing historical narratives to motivate youngsters to explore literature. Paul Wines has debuted Wild Hair: The Storyteller, a comic-format book aimed at childre...
Education

Welsh Senedd poll: Education ‘at the epicentre of any plans for Wales’

Education should be placed at the heart of political parties' strategies for Wales, according to calls being made ahead of the Senedd election. The demand comes from NASUWT – The Teachers' Union, whi...
Education

Local nursery celebrates 37 years of nurturing children and families

The Chepstow area's longest-running nursery is marking 37 years of providing care and education to local families. Mathern Day Nursery was established in 1989 by Mandy Gore after she found it difficu...
Education

Councillors to consider plan for Monmouthshire school grounds closure to public

Magor with Undy Town Council voted in favour of supporting changes to the Sycamore Playing Field's Deed of Covenant. The vote took place during the standard session on April 13, conducted both at Mag...
Education

Research prompts call for schools to overhaul admissions amid social divide findings

Education institutions nationwide are being called upon to examine their enrollment practices to foster improved inclusivity, as fresh research exposes considerable social division within successful s...
Education

Welsh headteachers set for protected leave agreement

Education bosses in Wales are set to benefit from guaranteed time off under a deal reached between unions and the Welsh Government. The right will be enshrined in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditi...
Education

Pupils with learning needs missing vital classroom help

Children with additional support requirements are not obtaining vital classroom assistance, new research indicates. A study by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists has discovered that lengthy...
Education

Special school pupil numbers could rise after council approval

Plans for a much-needed boost in student places at a special school in Blaenau Gwent look set to receive final approval from senior politicians. Pen-y-Cwm provides education for pupils aged three to ...

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Child protection reforms prompt demands for answers about postponement

Council officers informed members that they are still unable to verify whether the substantial reorganisation of support for children and families has produced the intended outcomes, though initial si...
Community

Lifeboat service issues essential summer beach safety advice

Anyone planning trips to the coast during the warmer months is being advised to adhere to simple safety advice to ensure the protection of both themselves and their relatives. The Royal National Life...
Community

Elderly driver covers 1000 miles in battered vehicle for charity

A man in his sixties is taking part in a banger driving event to collect money for charitable purposes. Two competitors from Caerphilly – Marshal Wilson, aged 61, and co-driver Shadritk, aged 43 – ar...
Traffic

Newport traffic: expect delays, leave extra time

Drivers are being notified that the M4 in the westbound direction is seeing heavy traffic volumes this morning. Further updates will follow. Delays are currently building up between Junction 28 Trede...

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