The Minister for Further and Higher education, has today
(15th October) set out her aims and objectives in her
newly created ministerial role, with an emphasis on
collaboration, cooperation and community.
Areas of focus include:
- Increasing the visibility of options for post-16 learners,
whether it be academic or vocational route, highlighting the
importance to learners that there are educational opportunities
that can work for them and their families at every stage of their
lives, regardless of age, background or personal circumstances.
- Cooperation across government, to ensure that education can
act as a key lever in the government's agenda and deliver on the
Prif Weinidog's priorities of boosting standards, iechyd
da and opportunities for all.
- Commitment to working alongside the Cabinet Secretary for
Education and the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social
Partnerships to ensure Wales has the skills and opportunities
needed for the workforce of tomorrow.
- Making sure student voices are heard to provide a crucial
element of learner experience and help to guide the futures of
their colleges. Support learner led governing bodies.
- Promoting the important role of Medr.
Minister for Higher and Further Education, said:
“As a former secondary school teacher and
assistant head of sixth form, as well as a mentor to those just
starting out in the teaching profession, my experiences have
given me a depth of understanding of the successes and challenges
encountered by learners and practitioners, and I will bring to
this role both empathy and a determination to listen.
“I want everyone to have access to the same opportunities, and I
want to ensure that post 16 education, whether academic or
vocational people are aware of all the options open to them and
that there are no barriers to education.
“I have already begun visiting post 16 providers, including
colleges and universities around Wales. I am looking forward to
meeting learners and their teachers and tutors so that I can
understand their choices, the barriers they face, and celebrate
their achievements”
