Years seven, eight and nine will now join all other age groups in a phased return from March 15, There are always big stories on WalesOnline - don't miss any with our daily email. Seven people are standing trial at Newport Crown Court, Adam Price pledges free childcare for all children over the age of two if Plaid Cymru wins this year's Senedd election, The party's leader will outline his vision for Wales at Plaid Cymru's spring conference on Friday, The latest detailed update on the vaccine rollout in Wales as the number of second jabs surges, The numberof people who've now received a second doses has doubled in a week. “The focus before Easter will be on learners who are undertaking qualifications, especially those in Years 11 and 13, and those studying practical vocational qualifications.". Full guidance for how schools can prepare for the return to children will be published at 9am on Wednesday. Pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 will have time back in school before the break because Welsh Government has said there is more headroom to allow it. 1. Inside Wales’ hub schools as … "If there were to be unintended consequences from having three to seven-year-olds back in schools, then we would be able to go into reverse. Wales’ next lockdown review will be held on Thursday 18 February, with an announcement on any rule changes expected to follow on Friday 19 February. All schools in England are expected to re-open for all years on Monday (March 8). explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. The Minister for Education announced on 5 February that schools will begin a phased return for foundation phase learners, from 22 February. “I have also shared my intention to get all learners back to schools, colleges and training providers after the Easter break. Online learning will … Schools. Are Welsh schools reopening? You can now get all of the need-to-know news sent straight to your inbox by signing up for our free WalesOnline newsletter. The Welsh government has announced that all schools will reopen from 29 June as experts warn continued closures could undo almost a decade of progress on closing the attainment gap. Request a different format. Wales has a rate of 170 cases per 100,000 of its population, while the country’s R number is around 0.7. Secondary school pupils could all be back in school after the Easter break, the Welsh Government says. Primary schools for children aged eight and over could reopen fully in Wales by 15 March - if Covid cases in the country continue to fall. Headteachers are preparing to open schools in Wales from next week but warned that is still uncertain with coronavirus cases continuing to rise. “I want to make clear now that this will not be a full return to school for years 7, 8 and 9 before Easter. "First minister Mark Drakeford says Welsh schools reopening could be reversed if R rate rises above 1. Specific dates are currently unknown, although a phased return to schools is expected to commence. P. lans for the phased return to school for children in Wales are due to be announced by the Welsh Government. © 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. 1 day ago. Our. Falling infection rates in Wales mean more year groups will be returning to the classroom before the Easter holidays, education minister Kirsty Williams has announced. Children of critical workers and vulnerable learners will continue to receive face-to-face learning on the school site, and special schools and PRUs will continue to remain open where possible. Wales will begin a phased reopening of schools, initially for children up to age seven and some older children on vocational courses, from February 22. This means as early as February 22, Wales could see some pupils return to the classroom. Wales will hope to “take advantage” of its lower rate of coronavirus transmissions to get pupils back into schools ahead of other UK nations, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said. The prime minister had planned to reopen schools … Children will return to school on a staggered basis after the Christmas break, the Welsh Local Government Association has said. You can unsubscribe at any time. Mark Drakeford has defended his decision to welcome children back into Welsh classrooms this month - a full two weeks before schools in England are set to reopen. Small numbers of vocational learners, including apprenticeships, will also be able to return to colleges. The country's education minster, Kirsty Williams, said a … Welsh Government announces plans for all pupils in Wales to return to school before Easter Years seven, eight and nine will now join all other age groups … Sean Morrison. These Regulations amend Schedule 17 to the Coronavirus Act 2020 to enable the Welsh Ministers to make a notice to temporarily dis-apply certain curriculum requirements and their associated assessment arrangements.