Summary
Plaid Cymru plans to offer up to £30,000 to trainee teachers to keep them in Wales if it wins the next Welsh Parliament election. The aim is to make teaching in Wales more competitive compared to England, especially in Welsh-medium education and important subjects like maths and science. The funding would come with a requirement for teachers to work in Wales for five years.
Key Facts
- Plaid Cymru wants to provide up to £30,000 to new teachers to stay in Wales.
- This promise is contingent upon Plaid Cymru winning the next Senedd election.
- The focus will be on Welsh-medium education and subjects like maths and science.
- Part of the funding will match incentives offered in England by 2030.
- The policy aims to address a teacher shortage, especially in key subject areas.
- Funding for this initiative would come from a £44 million budget intended for curriculum support.
- Teachers receiving funds must commit to teaching in Wales for five years.
- Current Welsh grants for teaching only offer up to £15,000 for some subjects.
