What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the cost associated with restoring pay to 2010 levels in real terms for the education workforce in Wales?
Welsh Government has made no such assessment, because decisions on teachers’ pay and conditions in Wales follow an annual independent process. This process comprises advice and research provided by a Pay Partnership Forum (PPF) (teacher unions, employers and Welsh Government officials) and independent expertise from the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body (IWPRB).
Welsh Government recognises the importance of fair and competitive pay for all education professionals. We are acutely aware of the pressures on the education workforce, particularly in the context of rising living costs and ongoing challenges in recruitment and retention.
We are committed to working in social partnership to achieve fair, affordable and sustainable pay settlements which recognise the contribution made by teachers.