Education & Learning

Tuesday 7 March 2023

School library reopens

School library reopens
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St Albans R.C. High School have opened the doors to its newly refurbished library, thanks to a £1.2 million grant from the Welsh Government.
Wednesday 1 March 2023

Play volunteers celebrated 2023

Play volunteers celebrated 2023
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More than 180 young people from across Torfaen have been celebrated at this year's Torfaen Play Service Volunteering Awards ceremony.
Tuesday 28 February 2023

iPad Lending Scheme launched

iPad Lending Scheme launched
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Torfaen residents can now borrow an iPad from Cwmbran Library, after a new pilot scheme was launched in the borough today.
Friday 24 February 2023

Torfaen Play Service Half Term Fun

Torfaen Play Service Half Term Fun
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More than 700 children have taken part in a fun-filled week of play this half term with Torfaen Play Service.
Friday 10 February 2023

Praise for nurturing and inclusive school

Praise for nurturing and inclusive school
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School inspectors have praised staff and pupils at a Torfaen primary school for creating a "respectful, nurturing and inclusive environment".
Thursday 9 February 2023

Local author praises library service

Local author praises library service
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An author has dedicated his first book to Torfaen Libraries after receiving IT support from staff at Cwmbran Library over the past few years.
Wednesday 8 February 2023

New head praised by inspectors

New head praised by inspectors
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A new headteacher has been praised by the school inspectorate Estyn, just a month after taking up the post.
Friday 27 January 2023

Free fun maths workshops

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Find out how to help your children with maths at a series of free workshops run by Torfaen Council and Techniquest.
Friday 20 January 2023

Parenting programme helps new dad

Parenting programme helps new dad
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A new For Dads By Dads programme starts next month. Andrew, from Pontypool, recently completed the course and says it's helped him become a better dad to 6 month old William.
Thursday 19 January 2023

More opportunities to play and have fun

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Torfaen Council's Play Service is launching six new clubs aimed at helping more children across the borough to have more fun!
Wednesday 14 December 2022

Schools tackle unauthorised absences

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The number of unauthorised absences in primary schools in Torfaen has reduced over the past month.
Thursday 24 November 2022

More schools to benefit from solar power

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Fourteen schools in Torfaen are to receive solar photovoltaic (PV) installations thanks to support from the Welsh Government...
Wednesday 23 November 2022

School attendance drive

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Scrutiny members have considered a report into Torfaen Council's partnership approach to improving school attendance.
Friday 18 November 2022

World Cup fever

World Cup fever
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More than 180 children got into the World Cup spirit this week by taking part in a football festival, organised by Torfaen Council.
Thursday 10 November 2022

New school attendance campaign

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A campaign has been launched to increase the number of children who regularly attend school in Torfaen in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Friday 21 October 2022

Seedling School officially opens

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On Thursday, Jeremy Miles MS, the Welsh Government Minister for Education and Welsh Language, officially opened the 'Gwladys Block' at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw in Pontypool.

Warm spaces open up in Torfaen

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Libraries across Torfaen are now providing warm spaces for people struggling with the cost of keeping their homes warm due to the significant rise in energy costs.
Thursday 20 October 2022

Civica Pay Education system upgrade

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The Civica Pay Education system will not be available tomorrow morning due to a security upgrade and improvement
Wednesday 19 October 2022

School Payment System Unavailability

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Due to an essential upgrade, parents and carers will not be able to make payments on the Civica Pay Education Payments system for a period of time on the 19th and 21st October
Thursday 13 October 2022

Schools launch Active Travel Plans

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Two primary schools in Cwmbran have become the first in Torfaen to launch new Active Travel School Plans...
Thursday 29 September 2022

Ukrainian Community Day

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More than 30 Ukrainian refugees got the chance to find out about - and experience - some of the different learning opportunities on offer with Torfaen Adult Community Learning.
Friday 23 September 2022

Footpath diversion gets green light

Footpath diversion gets green light
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An alternative public right of way has opened for walkers which now removes the need to walk through the grounds of Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw.
Thursday 25 August 2022

GCSE Success at Torfaen Adult Community Learning

GCSE Success at Torfaen Adult Community Learning
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School pupils aren't the only ones getting their GCSE results today. Adult learners in Torfaen are also finding out if they made the grade
Thursday 18 August 2022

Second Thrifty School Shop event a success

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The second Thrifty School Shop which was held at Pontypool Indoor Market yesterday was a success - people were turning up early to get in!...
Thursday 11 August 2022

For Dad, By Dads

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New and expectant fathers in Torfaen can sign up to a new programme which aims to support dads on their new journey of parenthood.
Thursday 21 July 2022

Free school meals to reach more pupils than ever

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From September, free school meals will be available to any full-time nursery pupils, and pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 in local authority maintained schools across Torfaen, thanks to Welsh Government funding...
Wednesday 13 July 2022

Summer of Fun

Summer of Fun
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Thousands of children and young people in Torfaen have the chance to take part in a series of action-packed activities and events this summer, and best of all, it's free.
Thursday 23 June 2022

Youth Service strikes gold

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Torfaen's Youth Service has been awarded a Gold Quality Mark following a recent Welsh Government inspection.
Friday 17 June 2022

Re-Start a Heart

Re-Start a Heart
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Do you want to learn a new skill that could save someone's life?
Thursday 16 June 2022

A thrifty return to school (2022)

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With just weeks to go until the end of the academic year, are you already concerned about the cost of buying new school uniform for September?
Tuesday 7 June 2022

Author marks Tourette Awareness Day

Author marks Tourette Awareness Day
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'I can't make it stop' is helping to educate on Tourette's Awareness Day
Wednesday 18 May 2022

Estyn inspection report highlights areas for improvement

Estyn inspection report highlights areas for improvement
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A recent inspection conducted by Estyn, Her Majesty's Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales, on the council's education service during March 2022, provided an overall judgement on the service's current performance
Friday 13 May 2022

Play in the park

Play in the park
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Torfaen Play Service 'Play in the Park' sessions have returned this spring, bringing families together to engage in play outdoors.
Thursday 31 March 2022

School catering teams nominated for national awards

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School catering teams in Torfaen have been nominated for two awards at the Public Sector Catering Awards which take place next week...
Friday 11 March 2022

DJ project opens up opportunities

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Over 50 young people are learning new skills thanks to a new radio DJ initiative in Torfaen.
Friday 4 March 2022

Play Service scoops prestigious award

Play Service scoops prestigious award
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Playworkers for Torfaen Council have won a top national award for their work during the pandemic.
Wednesday 2 March 2022

Young Ambassadors get Royal seal of approval

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Blaenavon on Tuesday as part of a one-day tour to South Wales to mark St David's Day.
Tuesday 1 March 2022

Youth voluntary programme celebrates 20 years

Youth voluntary programme celebrates 20 years
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Volunteers with Torfaen Council's Play Service have been thanked at a special awards ceremony.
Friday 4 February 2022

Safer routes to school

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A new road crossing is to be installed near a primary school in Cwmbran as part of the Safer Routes in Communities initiative.
Monday 17 January 2022

Getting new skills is child's play

Getting new skills is child's play
Description:
Learning new skills and gaining valuable work experience is child's play, thanks to Torfaen Play Service.
Thursday 6 January 2022

For Dads, By Dads

For Dads, By Dads
Description:
A new and exciting support programme for dads is set to launch in Torfaen this month.
Wednesday 5 January 2022

Message to parents from Torfaen Education Service

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Over the Christmas period, there have been a number of Welsh Government decisions which will impact all schools in Wales and your child's headteacher will be in touch to explain how they will affect you
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