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Extra £72m announced to support learners in Wales as they return to school
£72 million to support learners in Wales as part of the response towards recovery and progression since the pandemic, has today been announced.
The funding will include the continuation of the Recruit, Recover and Raise Standards programme into the next academic year, extra learning resources and support for foundation phase learners in schools and childcare settings that provide early education.
Support will also be targeted at learners in years 11, 12 and 13, to provide additional help with their transition into the next stage.
Speaking at today’s Welsh Government briefing, Education Minister Kirsty Williams said that since last July, the equivalent of 1,800 extra full-time school staff have been recruited in schools across Wales to provide extra support during the pandemic.
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