Education & Learning
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- A new play facility to support parents and children under the age of eleven has been opened today at Pontypool Civic Centre.
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- A grant aimed at funding projects that help bring communities together, has opened.
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- Inspectors praise inclusive school
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- Hundreds of runners are gearing up for this year's Mic Morris Torfaen 10K.
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- Over 1,000 children have taken part in a fun-filled Easter half term break, thanks to Torfaen Council's Play Service.
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- Last week, Croesyceiliog hosted their first regional schools' rugby sevens tournament
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- A pupil has successfully applied for funding to purchase a new car for his school...
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- Pupils from Coed Eva Primary School, in Cwmbran, and Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, in Pontypool, have taken part in a new film encouraging families to avoid taking holidays during term-time.
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- More than 80 per cent of Torfaen primary schools have taken part in a recent active travel survey – the highest number across Wales...
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- Olivia and Myles Taylor, a sister and brother duo from Pontypool, have been making waves in the world of Brazilian Jujitsu, thanks to the support of the Torfaen Mic Morris Trust.
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- A secondary school in Pontypool has seen a significant reduction in persistent absenteeism thanks to an innovative attendance reward scheme.
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- A new-type of fitness class aimed at mothers and daughters has helped one woman to overcome her back and leg pain.
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- A parent has been fined by a magistrate for failing to ensure their children regularly attend school.
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- A team of pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw has put themselves in pole position in an F1 competition for schools.
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- Construction work has begun on a new all-weather 3G pitch at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw.
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- Torfaen's Cabinet committee have approved the replacement and expansion of Maendy Primary School by awarding a £14 million construction contract to Morgan Sindall
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- More than 180 volunteers have been celebrated at this year's Play Service Volunteering Awards ceremony for enriching the lives of children in communities across Torfaen.
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- More than 700 children have taken part in a fun-filled week of play this half term, thanks to Torfaen Play Service.
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- A father of two and successful entrepreneur has shared how a parenting programme has transformed his approach to fatherhood and improved his well-being.
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- Pupils got the chance to use Torfaen Council's chamber to hold their own council meeting this week. Fifteen members of Croesyceiliog School's senedd group got the chance to speak to the Leader, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economy, Skills and Regeneration before holding their own meeting.
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- It was a new term and a new start for three new headteachers who have joined schools in the borough.
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- A new Welsh medium childcare centre in Pontypool was officially opened by Torfaen Council Leader Cllr Anthony Hunt today.
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- Cwmbran High School has become the first school in Wales to take part in a pilot project to offer a childcare course to pupils at secondary school.
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- During January, Estyn inspectors visited Torfaen Council to conduct a monitoring visit as a follow up to the core inspection which took place in March 2022
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- A new food growing project that aims to support young people to progress in and into education; employment and training, has been launched by the Torfaen Council's Inspire Project.
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- Pupils appeal to businesses to help with prom plans
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- More than 130 children took part in a series of play and activity camps at Cwmbran Stadium last week, organised by Torfaen Play Service.
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- A primary school in Torfaen has experienced a healthy boost in attendance rates following the implementation of a new and engaging approach to Friday morning assemblies.
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- If you're cooking Christmas lunch this year, spare a thought for Torfaen Council's schools catering service which has served up more than 7,000 turkey dinners this month!
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- A primary school class has seen an improvement in pupil attendance since they started visiting their local library for reading sessions.
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- New Inn Primary School has been awarded the highly acclaimed Gold Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF UK.
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- An annual Christmas card competition run by Torfaen Play Service and two community councils has received a record 500 entries.
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- Solar panels have been installed in 14 schools across the borough saving hundreds of thousands of pounds in electricity...
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- Pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw have told councillors how they are helping to shape their school's core values
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- The winners of Torfaen Catering Service's Waste Warriors competition have enjoyed learning how cook healthy food and help reduce food waste.
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- A secondary school has seen a remarkable increase in attendance rates thanks to the range of support it offers pupils struggling to go to school.
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- Starting from next year, all professionals who offer body art and acupuncture services in Wales will need to obtain a mandatory licence to operate.
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- A primary school in Torfaen has won an award for its outstanding work with families and the local community.
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- A Welsh medium primary school in Pontypool has received an exceptional report from Estyn inspectors this week.
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- The team in charge of school catering in Torfaen has won another two national industry awards...
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- A mural designed by pupils at Cwmbran High School's hearing-impaired unit has been unveiled at the school
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- A conference has been held to celebrate the achievements of young people who have experienced the care system in Torfaen.
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- Since opening its doors earlier this year, Torfaen's Welsh immersion centre has seen 18 pupils supported to learn the Welsh language in order to transition from English to Welsh mainstream education.
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- Pupils and staff from two primary schools in Cwmbran have helped launch the Welsh Government's annual Be Mighty Recycle campaign.
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- Torfaen Libraries have announced the winners of their 'Ready, Set, Read!' Summer Reading Challenge, that saw more than 1000 children take part this summer.
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- The number of people using libraries in Torfaen Library Service increased this summer compared to last year.
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- A primary school in Pontypool has become the latest to receive the Healthy Schools National Quality Award.
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- A school podcast featuring Welsh celebrities has been nominated for an award.
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- The Torfaen School Cleaning Team have been crowned winners of a national award at a ceremony this week...
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- To celebrate Adult Learners Week 2023, Torfaen Adult Community Learning has announced an exciting line-up of free taster sessions at all their centres.
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- Next week, the team who supports early years education in Torfaen is holding a Welsh Medium Showcase at the Congress Theatre to help parents understand the options available.
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- Catering facilities in a number of Torfaen primary schools have been upgraded this summer, thanks to a £1.7 million investment from Welsh Government as part of their Universal Free School Meals rollout.
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- Celebrations are being arranged to mark the anniversary of one of Torfaen's oldest comprehensive schools.
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- More than a thousand students returned to a new-look Cwmbran High School this week.
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- A group of young individuals have reaped the rewards of their gardening prowess by winning an agricultural award, after taking part in Torfaen Council's 'Inspire To Grow' initiative.
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- The council are treating this as a priority and have already completed an initial review of our education premises to establish sites where RAAC may have potentially been used
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- Volunteers are being sought to help schools in Torfaen flourish by becoming school governors.
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- It wasn't just school pupils celebrating GCSE success this week - more than 50 adult learners also collected their results.
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- Thousands of Year 10 and Year 11 pupils collected their exam results today
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- Families of children who attended Torfaen Council's Food and Fun camps this summer have been given food boxes containing a range of essential items.
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- A-Level students at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw are celebrating after they all secured places at their preferred universities.
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- From September, more than 4,000 junior school pupils in Torfaen will be able to receive a Universal Primary Free School Meal.
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- A grant aimed at funding projects that brings communities together, has opened.
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- Torfaen Adult Community Learning has just launched their new 2023/24 brochure, with more than 100 courses to choose from.
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- Average attendance rates at primary and secondary schools in the borough have improved over the past academic year, according to provisional data.
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- Parents and carers of pupils who qualify for Free School Meals will automatically receive a payment of £50 per child from next week.
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- A primary school has seen a significant reduction in the number of pupils classed as persistently absent.
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- A secondary school has been praised for creating a caring and inclusive environment that supports pupils' education and wellbeing.
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- Hundreds of playworkers and volunteers are gearing up for an action-packed programme of fun for children over the summer holidays.
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- More than 100 pupils from a school in Cwmbran have campaigned to the Senedd to introduce a Clean Air Bill in Wales.
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- Today, the first set of pupils from Torfaen's newly established Welsh Language Immersion Unit – Carreg Lam, have graduated
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- During June, Estyn inspectors visited Torfaen council to conduct a 'pilot' monitoring visit as a follow up to the core inspection which took place in March 2022
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- More than 500 young people have taken part in a fun-filled week of activities, as part of National Youth Work Week.
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- Looking to start a career in health and social care or education?
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- The head of a service that supports visually impaired children with their education across Gwent has won a national award.
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- Thousands of children and young people from across Torfaen are in for an action-packed summer holiday period, filled with lots of exciting activities, events, and trips.
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- Pupils from a school in Pontypool will represent Wales at the finals of a UK competition to design and drive a model Formula One racing car.
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- Around one third of all food produced for human consumption contributes to around eight per cent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions...
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- The Summer Reading Challenge - 'Ready, Set, Read!' - kicks off this July in Torfaen libraries!
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- Pupils at a secondary school in Cwmbran have devised a new motto and badge for their school.
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- Pupils at a school in Pontypool have turned their school green as part of Great Big Green Week this week...
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- With just weeks to go until the end of the school year, parents may already be concerned about the cost of buying new school uniform for the autumn return.
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- A school in Torfaen has seen an increase in attendance, thanks to an innovative approach to education.
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- Staff at a primary school in Cwmbran have been praised for putting pupils' well-being at the heart of the school.
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- Torfaen Council is pleased to announce the opening of a new Welsh medium childcare setting in Pontypool.
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- More than 900 children have taken part in a fun-filled week of play this half term, thanks to Torfaen Play Service.
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- A significant expansion of childcare provision in Torfaen is set to benefit more families, as more Flying Start areas are introduced across the borough.
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- A scheme to build a new floodlit all-weather community sports pitch for north of the borough has been given the green light
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- A primary school in Cwmbran has received an exceptional report from Estyn inspectors.
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- Pupils and parents say a new footpath to Llantarnam Community Primary has transformed their journeys to school.
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- Staff at Cwmffrwdoer Primary School are offering pupils the chance to join a walking bus this week, as part of #WalktoSchoolWeek.
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- Nurseries and childminders are being encouraged to take part in Torfaen's first-ever Walk to Nursery Week.
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- Pupils at Llantarnam Community School are aiming to return to an average of 95 per cent attendance.
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- A secondary school in Torfaen has launched a new initiative that rewards good attendance in efforts to reduce unauthorised absences
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- Pupils at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw have put their tastebuds to the test by trying out a variety of new plant-based meals.
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- A team of primary school pupils from Pontypool has come third in a national competition to produce a video to promote internet safety.
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- Are you considering enrolling on a GCSE course this September with Torfaen Adult Community Learning?
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- Students at Croesyceiliog Comprehensive School have been interviewing Welsh stars for a new school podcast.
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- A specialist centre has opened this week for children who want to transfer from English-medium to Welsh medium primary school education.
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- In light of this year's World Book Night, Torfaen Adult Community Learning will be offering a selection of free books to collect from their centres during normal opening hours.
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