Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru | National Assembly for Wales

Y Pwyllgor Plant, Pobl Ifanc ac Addysg | Children, Young People and Education Committee

Grant gwella addysg: Plant Sipsiwn, Roma a Theithwyr, a phlant o leiafrifoedd ethnig | Education Improvement Grant: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller, and Minority Ethnic Children

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Ymateb gan : Ysgol Gynradd y Santes Fererid Eglwys Gatholig Rhufain

Response from : St Margaret’s Catholic Primary School

 

Q1. From 2015-16, the Gypsy Children and Traveller Children Grant and the Minority Ethnic Achievement Grant were merged into the new Education Improvement Grant. What impact has this had on the levels of educational support available to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller and Minority Ethnic children, and their educational outcomes?
In my school this would only focus on EAL pupils - the impact has been equal to those of other backgrounds
raising standards
Staff CPD and resources

If this is a concern to you, how should this be addressed?
No Response

Q2. How effective are other Welsh Government policies and strategies for supporting the education of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller, and Minority Ethnic children?
Depends on amount and how it can link to whole school priorities so that the best use can be made

If this is a concern to you, how should this be addressed?
No Response

Q3. What more could be done to support the educational attainment of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller and Minority Ethnic children: 1. in schools; 2. by Local Authorities; 3. by regional consortia; and 4. by the Welsh Government.
Consistent training opportunities
continuous funding

Do you know of examples of good practice or successful policies? If so, what are they?
No Response

Q4. If you could recommend to the Welsh Government one thing it could do to improve the educational attainment of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller, and Minority Ethnic children, what would it be?
No Response

Q5. Do you have any other concerns about the amalgamation of the other previously separate grants into the Education Improvement Grant? If so, please provide details.
No Response

Q6. Finally, are there any other issues relating to the terms of reference that you would like to draw to the Committee’s attention?
No Response