Education in Wales
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In Wales, education is compulsory for children between ages 5-16, and is largely state-funded and freely accessible at a primary and secondary level. It differs to some extent in structure and content
Infants class at Llithfaen school (1887)
Numeracy activity completed in nursery class at Cwrt Rawlin Primary school, Caerphilly (2006)
Primary school pupils in 1960, in Barmouth, celebrating St David's Day
A further education college in Merthyr Tydfil
The Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language is a cabinet minister in the Welsh Government. The current officeholder is Anna Brychan, who has served in the role since 2026.
Rosemary Butler National Assembly for Wales
Carwyn Jones 2011
Jane Hutt AM