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Bethan Jeffers and Eleanor Collard put forward a case for developing Wales' transferable essential skills.

Essential Skills for a 21st century Wales

Bethan Jeffers and Eleanor Collard outline the Welsh curriculum reforms, making a case for developing the country’s transferable essential skills.

16th January (19th January)
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Seedlings for Change: When is the right time to start talking about Climate Change in early years education?

Dr Dylan Adams and Chantelle Haughton argue that to avert the climate crisis we must transform our relationship to nature.

10th January (18th May)
  • Voices

Tomorrow’s Artists Have Everything to Play for

Professor Helena Gaunt, Principal of Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, argues musicians must be trained to be ‘makers in society’.

13th December (22nd December)
  • Culture

Student Mental Health : A Hidden Pandemic

Tade Evans depicts the harrowing impact of the disruptions caused by the pandemic on mental health for A-Level students in Wales.

27th August
  • Voices

“We Aren’t Taught Anything About Politics, Unless We’re Discussing the Politics of Nazi Germany”

An overwhelming majority of 16-to-17-year-olds want to make themselves heard this May, but our education and political system is letting them down, argues Alex Myles. 

13th April (13th April)
  • Voices
Charlotte Williams pictured in Adelaide, South Australia. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

‘When We Say Black History, What We Mean is Racial Justice’ 

Shavanah Taj talks to Charlotte Williams who is leading a working group to improve the teaching of themes relating to BAME communities and experiences across the school curriculum.

2nd March (2nd March)
  • Politics and Policy

The Future of Qualifications in Wales 

A suite of new GCSEs and bitesize qualifications to target practical skills in mathematics and languages; Emyr George explores reforms to the curriculum.

24th February (22nd February)
  • Politics and Policy

The College of the Future

Yana Williams and Guy Lacey explain the changes necessary to ensure that Welsh colleges can empower greater lifelong learning and expand access for future generations.

19th February (17th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Universities Need to be at the Forefront of Flexible Learning

In a changing economy, universities are equipping the future workforce with the skills to build a global, vibrant Wales, writes Maria Hinfelaar.

12th February (12th February)
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