MS, Cabinet Secretary for
Education: On 11 December 2025, I announced the appointment of
Professor Dylan E. Jones as Chair of Dysgu, effective from 5
January 2026, for a four‑year term. I am now pleased to confirm
that four directors have also been appointed to the Board of
Dysgu for four-year terms from 1 April 2026, following a rigorous
and competitive public appointments process conducted in full
accordance with the Governance Code for Public Appointments.
The newly appointed directors bring a breadth of expertise and a
deep commitment to strengthening education in Wales:
- Jayne Woods is a chartered accountant and Welsh speaker who
brings extensive experience in financial management, risk, and
governance across the public sector to the Board.
-
is the respected headteacher
of Ysgol Brynhyfryd, Ruthin. He has substantial leadership
experience within the school system, including leading
strategic improvement with a focus on professional learning and
leadership.
- Claire is an experienced headteacher
with over 25 years' experience in education and is currently
the Head of ALN, Inclusion and Wellbeing in Torfaen Local
Authority, where she leads the development of inclusive
practice across education settings.
- Paul Jones is an experienced executive headteacher who brings
significant expertise in post‑16 education. He has worked in
Further Education as Director of Finance and Resources and as an
Academic Registrar.
I welcome the wealth of knowledge and experience they bring from
across the education sector. Their combined skills will
strengthen Dysgu's capacity to drive progress on my key
priorities of improving literacy, numeracy, wellbeing, and
inclusion for learners across Wales.
I am confident that the Board is now well-positioned to support
Dysgu in delivering high‑quality, nationally consistent
professional learning and leadership support, ensuring that
practitioners at every stage of their careers receive the support
they need to excel.
