Labour Welsh Assembly Member for Mid and West Wales JOYCE WATSON AM, has called for action to help bright looked-after children get the best academic results.
During National Assembly Questions to the Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills Joyce Watson asked the Minister to develop mentoring schemes to provide role models for these vulnerable children.
Joyce Watson, who is Vice Chair of the Assembly group for Looked-after Children, said: “Many looked-after children have great academic potential, yet currently less than 10% of them get more than five GCSEs at grade A to C.
“I am pleased that the Minister has made £2 million available for tackling this issue and that work is underway to address it. These young people need strong voices speaking up for them, and I intend to stand up for them whenever I can.”
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