Schools

Response to consultation on delivery of INSET days in Wales

Changes to improve planning and coordination in the 2026–27 academic year
Date posted: 10 February 2026

UNISON response

Many school support staff receive little or no relevant professional development and too often excluded from meaningful training. The proposed INSET reforms must ensure all staff are included and are properly trained.

About the consultation

Responses to the Welsh Government proposals on the delivery of INSET days ran until 4 February 2026.

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