Boards so they can focus on pandemic recovery
boards back from achieving financial balance.
“Until now, there has been an expectation NHS organisations would repay this deficit and the cash support. To do this, they would need to generate underspends. should be announced as soon as possible.
“A proper plan for reopening schools in September is crucial for Head Teachers and Local Authorities – they have to know what they’ll be working towards in September.
“This type of announcement cannot wait until the end of term as sufficient planning time will be needed to make arrangements,” said Ms Gwenllian.
“The lack of leadership the Welsh
“I have decided the £470m of cash support will not need to be repaid and when an organisation achieves its three-year break-even duty, it will not be required to repay any historic deficits.
“This will provide certainty to
Government is showing on this subject is disappointing and will have repercussions on the wellbeing and educational attainment repercussions for pupils in Wales, as it affects the ability to which schools are able to plan ahead.
“Of course the virus is of an unpredictable nature, and no-one can know for sure what the situation in Wales will be in September, but the Welsh Government can know what the most likely scenario is for these organisations, helping them to focus on the immediate recovery from coronavirus, while also planning for the future and striving for financial balance.”
A summarised account of the Health Boards, NHS Trusts and schools, and whether all pupils should be expected to return or whether distanced learning and smaller group face-to-face lessons will be the norm.”
Plaid leader of Ceredigion County Council and the party’s education lead on the Welsh Local Government Association Ellen ap Gwynn said the lack of announcement was “frustrating for everyone”.
She said: “The end of the summer term is far too late for an announcement
Health Education and Improvement Wales, will be published in August following sign-off by the Auditor General for Wales.
Mr Gething added that similar steps have been taken in England to wipe out debt. on reopening schools in September and is unfair on head teachers for whom planning towards reopening is a huge task. It’s incredibly frustrating for everyone.
“The Welsh Government owe it to schools and local authorities who’ve worked incredibly hard during these unprecedented times to make that announcement now – not before the end of term.”