, Cabinet Secretary for
Education: Today, I am pleased to publish a report capturing the
key outcomes of the National Summit on Behaviour in Schools and
Colleges held on 22 May. The Summit brought together nearly 120
stakeholders, partners and practitioners, creating a powerful
space for collaboration, reflection and action.
The Summit provided opportunities for open dialogue to explore
current issues, celebrate what works, and shape support for
practitioners. At its heart was a shared commitment to
helping every child and young person
thrive. This report captures the collective
insights, commitment and vision of practitioners and stakeholders
to create positive, inclusive learning environments for all.
The growing body of evidence on behaviour in schools, including
key insights from the Summit, the national behaviour survey and
the Roundtable on Safety and Violence will shape a responsive
action plan to inform the future programme of work on behaviour.
This plan will drive forward the five immediate actions to
tackle behaviour which I announced in May to ensure
meaningful support for schools and positive outcomes for
learners.
To accelerate collaboration with key partners, experts and
practitioners, two new forums launched this month, focusing on
the use of mobile phones and social media in schools and
exclusions and detentions. These forums bring together a diverse
group of stakeholders, including headteachers and frontline
practitioners, to ensure a wide range of views inform our next
steps.
To shape future behaviour policy with fresh insights, work is
underway to scope new, tailored research, with a strong emphasis
on parental voice. We are also strengthening our engagement
with young people by aligning with the important work of the
Welsh Youth Parliament's Crime and Safety Committee.
The Roundtable and the Summit mark the beginning of a
partnership-based approach to tackle behaviour issues in schools
and colleges. I remain committed to a wider programme of
engagement in the autumn, with a key focus on practitioner,
learner and parental voice. Together, we will co-create
effective, evidence-informed solutions to deliver tangible,
actionable outcomes, leading to positive change in classrooms
across Wales.
This statement is being issued during recess in order to keep
members informed. Should members wish me to make a further
statement or to answer questions on this when the Senedd returns
I would be happy to do so.
