The Welsh Government is considering adding another inset day to the school year. Up to 2019, there were five inset days a year but this was increased to six days for the three years to 2022 which has since been extended to 2023. However, education Minister Jeremy Miles has now said that he will launch a consultation on adding a seventh day for the next three academic years.
In a statement Mr Miles said on Tuesday that "research and inspection evidence reveals the single most important influence on learner success within the education system is the quality of teaching and learning" adding that "it is therefore important to ensure that teachers are supported to consider how the curriculum and other education reforms will impact on learner outcomes".
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Inset days can be a logical headache for working parents with difficulties surrounding childcare. In his statement Mr Miles said that the additional day would be aimed at supporting the new Welsh curriculum and helping children with additional needs.
"Today I am launching the consultation on the proposal to provide an additional professional learning inset day for the next three academic years," he said. "The consultation sets out that the proposed additional inset day would be specifically aimed at supporting the profession with changes aligned to the roll-out of the curriculum for wales and other national priorities, such as additional learning needs (ALN) reform and equity in education."
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The consultation will run until October 28 with parents, teachers and young people being offered a chance to provide input. Mr Miles added: "I would encourage all with an interest in the education sector, including practitioners, parents/carers and learners, to get involved and respond to the consultation. You can share you views with the consultation here.
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