Modern student expectations should be at the heart of future post-16 education law
(Title Image: National Assembly of Wales) Children & Young People Committee Post-Legislative Scrutiny – Higher Education Act 2015 (pdf) Published: …
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New guidance issued to tackle bullying
The Welsh Government has issued new guidance to schools, parents, local authorities and teachers to clamp down on bullying (see …
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Little need for new Welsh language law, but Welsh Language Standards “could be streamlined”
(Title Image: Daily Post) Culture Committee Supporting and Promoting the Welsh Language (pdf) Published: 9th July 2019 “As a Committee, …
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Senedd backs idea to make NHS managers more accountable
(Title Image: Oxymoron Games) Yesterday, Helen Mary Jones AM (Plaid, Mid & West Wales) laid out a proposal for a …
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Community Health Councils set to be abolished via new Health Quality law
(Title Image: Wales Online) Health & Social Care (Quality & Engagement) Bill Introduced by Health Minister, Vaughan Gething (Lab, Cardiff …
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After a long wait, the Ombudsman Bill takes a big step towards becoming law
(Title Image: Public Services Ombudsman) At a Glance Guide Public Services Ombudsman Bill as introduced (summary) Stage 1 report (summary) …
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FMQs: Welsh worries over Honda announcement
Another week, another arm’s length body Following weeks of criticism from all quarters of Natural Resources Wales and other arm’s …
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Independent inquiry into Natural Resources Wales ruled out
(Title Image: Natural Resources Wales) Yesterday, AMs debated the Public Accounts Committee report into the accounts of the environmental body, …
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Senedd Bites #53: Health board “failed to do background checks”
(Title Image: BBC Wales) Health board “failed to do background checks” Healthcare Inspectorate Wales published an independent review which found …
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Wales Audit Office warns community councils to keep their finances in check
(Title Image: pymnts.com) The Auditor General has called for “urgent action” on town and community council finances after concluding that …
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Independent investigation launched into Swansea City Deal
(Title Image: BBC Wales) The Welsh and UK governments have ordered a joint independent investigation into the Swansea City Region …
Read More AMs baffled by Natural Resources Wales timber deal
(Title Image: Natural Resources Wales) The Senedd’s Public Accounts Committee examination of Natural Resources Wales (NRW) accounts for 2017-18 concluded …
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Reviews of Reviews: Committee critical of Welsh Government-backed literature report
(Title Image: BBC Wales) Culture Committee The Independent Review into support for literature (pdf) Published: 6th March 2017 Firstly, some …
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Five key recommended improvements to housing association law
(Title Image: WLGA) External Affairs Committee (Sub-Committee) Stage One Report: Registered Social Landlords Bill (pdf) Published: 31st January 2018 The …
Read More Bill to “rescue” social housing (and £200million) from the public sector
(Title Image: WLGA) Registered Social Landlords Bill Introduced by Communities Secretary, Carl Sargeant (Lab, Alyn & Deeside) Bill (pdf) Explanatory …
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AMs call for independent health watchdog amidst reforms
(Title Image: BBC Wales) The Issue The Welsh Government are in the process of abolishing and replacing Community Health Councils …
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Housing Associations warned to stick to what they know
(Title Image: Valleys2Coast Housing) Public Accounts Committee Regulatory Oversight of Housing Associations (pdf) Published: 2nd August 2017 Chair’s Statement – …
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