What action does the Cabinet Minister intend to take to ensure young people aged 16 -19 are not on waiting lists for FE courses by September?
Welsh Government recognises that FE colleges are experiencing challenges due to significant increases in learner numbers in recent years and are forecasting further increases in the 2026/27 academic year, with some colleges reporting potential waiting lists.
Medr has taken steps to mitigate the pressures, including through the allocation of additional funding, providing greater flexibility across funding for colleges to meet the potential demand, and capital allocations.
Welsh Government and Medr are monitoring the position closely, and we will consider providing additional funding should it be available as part of our wider consideration of the overall government budget position.