Written question WQ94662
- Asked by
- Delyth JewellPlaid
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Education
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
What discussions has the Welsh Government had with teaching unions and representatives to ensure that supply teachers have equal rights to the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions (Wales) Document 2022 in all teaching positions?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Education
In May 2023, we procured a national booking platform - the National Supply Pool for Wales - to enable schools to source and book supply staff directly. The booking elements of the platform were rolled out within Ynys Môn initially in November 2023.
The Welsh Government convened a summit with all interested stakeholders in May, including teaching unions, to consider the options for next steps and whether further roll out can deliver the intended benefits of employment in line with the School Teachers Pay and Conditions (Wales) Document and provide access to the Teacher Pension Scheme. I will continue to engage with our union partners through the regular SSPF meetings to ensure ongoing collaboration and dialogue.