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Work going well on school improvements
Published: 09/10/2019
Improvements to a 天涯社区 primary school has moved a step closer, with a recent 鈥渂eam signing鈥� ceremony.
天涯社区, in partnership with the Welsh Government, is investing over 拢2.3m to transform Ysgol Glan Aber into a school fit for the 21st Century. This includes 拢1.3 m of Welsh Government鈥檚 funding to reduce infant class sizes through the creation of an additional classroom, which will allow teachers to devote more time and individual attention to each of their pupils.听 The funding will also provide a new hall and dining facilities.
The Council has appointed Kier, based at Wrexham, to carry out this improvement work.听 The scheme is funded by both Welsh Government and 天涯社区 as part of the Welsh Government鈥檚 Reducing Infant Class Sizes Grant and Council鈥檚 capital investment programme.听听听
天涯社区鈥檚 Chief Officer for Education and Youth, Claire Homard, said:
鈥淭his investment is very important for Ysgol Glan Aber and shows that 天涯社区 is committed to improving and updating our schools.听 The modern facilities will provide an inspirational learning experience for our school children, for our young people and the wider community.鈥澨�
Peter Commins, managing director at Kier Regional Building North West, commented:
鈥淲e are absolutely delighted to continue our relationship with 天涯社区. The improvements will provide modern teaching and learning facilities for staff and pupils of the school for years to come.鈥�
Minister for Education, Kirsty Williams said:
"I am delighted to hear work is starting on the new facilities at Ysgol Glan Aber, which furthers the vital improvements being made for schools across Wales.
"Research and evidence around the world tells us that smaller class sizes are positively linked to attainment, particularly for our youngest pupils, those from less well-off backgrounds and those with additional learning needs.
鈥淭his investment is absolutely crucial if we are to provide our pupils with the learning environments they deserve, while supporting them to achieve their aspirations. This is at the heart of our mission to raise standards, narrow the attainment gap and deliver an education system that is of national pride and confidence.鈥�
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Pictured: Ysgol Glan Aber School Council pupils along with 天涯社区 and Kier Construction sign the beam
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