Pupil Referral Units

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:21 pm on 14 May 2024.

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Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour 2:21, 14 May 2024

Thank you for the question. Pupil referral units are crucial in ensuring that all children receive the education they are entitled to as they can provide more one-to-one learning and a more focused approach to support the needs of the child or young person in question.

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