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Education and skills

Welsh Assembly Government

Education and skills

A new student smiling as he starts college

Education and skills in Wales is the responsibility of the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS), within the Welsh Assembly Government.

In this section of the website you will find information about our education policies and what support is available from us.

Our policies aim to raise the levels of achievement in Wales and achieve a social well being that is vital to developing a prosperous economy.  We promote a culture of lifelong learning to help improve opportunities for people at all stages of their life.


Latest News

Review to put more funding on the front line

28/01/10
A major independent review of how education funding in Wales is allocated to schools, colleges and universities has been announced by Education Minister Leighton Andrews.

Apprenticeship Week Wales, 1st to 5th February

12/01/10
Apprenticeship Week Wales celebrates the skills and enthusiasm of people who learn from their employers, but bring a lot to the job themselves.

Consultations

This document represents a consultation on the revised guidance on youth support services for young people aged 11-25.
This document represents a consultation on 3 aspects intended to support schools, local authorities and their partners in providing a safe environment for children and young people.
This consultation seeks your views on draft practice guidance drawn up by the Learning Disability Implementation Advisory Group working with Assembly officials.

Related Links

Welsh language skills have become increasingly important in Wales following the Welsh Assembly Government’s vision of creating a bilingual Wales.
Learning does not just mean studying for qualifications or to improve job opportunities. It can cover a whole range of mind expanding and physical opportunities.