What consideration has the Minister given to comments from a head teacher in Wales that education funding cuts could ultimately see more children permanently excluded as mental health issues snowball without additional support?
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language | Answered on 20/03/2024
The UK Government’s austerity agenda has meant there is an unprecedented pressure on our all of our public services.
Welsh Government guidance is clear that a decision to exclude a learner should be a last resort. Our framework on embedding a whole school approach to emotional and mental wellbeing, which is statutory guidance for schools and local authorities, backed by £13.6m of funding in our 2024-25 budget.