Lesley Griffiths AM

Students from Wales studying for Master’s Degrees could be eligible for a £10,280 loan for the 2017/18 academic year. Loans will be available for Welsh students on full or part time courses based anywhere in the UK. It is hoped the support will be available to students beginning courses on or after 1st August 2017.

People in Wales with additional learning needs are set to benefit from a £20 million investment. The Welsh Government wants to ‘improve results and aspirations of those who need extra support in the education system.’ With almost a quarter of learners in Wales have some form of special educational need, Wrexham Assembly Member Lesley Griffiths

The Welsh Government is planning to create at least 100,000 apprenticeships in Wales over the next five years. To achieve this goal, the Welsh Government will increase its investment in apprenticeships from £96m to £111.5m for 2017/18, bringing total investment in apprenticeships and traineeships next year to more than £126m. The policy will focus on

Three projects aimed at regenerating areas of the town are set to progress after securing Welsh Government funding. Wrexham has received an additional £530,000 as part of the Vibrant & Viable Places programme. Up to £150,000 of the funding will support the acquisition and refurbishment of the Miners Rescue Centre on Maesgwyn Road. The provision