Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru

The twenty-first century schools programme has seen an investment of nearly £33 millon in Bridgend schools within the Senedd term, of which over £19 million was funded by Welsh Government. Of this, over £11 million will have been spent in the Ogmore constituency, primarily in Pencoed Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr.

There are currently a range of measures to support learning, including professional learning for practitioners and significant investment in devices. Alongside our existing commitment of £29 million for the Recruit, Recover and Raise Standards programme, I recently announced a further £72 million to support learners during this and the next academic year. 

In the new curriculum, the history of Wales will be mandatory within the 'what matters' statements for the humanities area of learning and experience. Learning in this area must include an appreciation of identity and heritage, the story of Wales, and cultivating learners’ sense of Cynefin.