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“I was pleased to see in the Budget proposals published today by the Welsh Government an additional £3.2 million to support transitional arrangements for Schools Challenge Cymru. “This is an important initiative to help Welsh students achieve their potential, and schools that have taken part, like Pontypridd High School in my constituency, have spoken about

Vikki Howells AM has welcomed the introduction of legislation that will support learners with additional learning needs. This landmark bill, if passed, will completely overhaul the system for supporting young people with ALN, affecting classrooms across Cynon Valley. The Welsh Government will place young people at the heart of its decision making, aiming to transform

Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport Vaughan Gething AM has met with representatives of Valleys Steps, a project based in Abercynon that aims to help people manage emotional distress by improving emotional literacy and resilience, in a visit organised by Cynon Valley Assembly Member Vikki Howells. Valleys Steps was established in October 2015 with

The result of last June’s Referendum on our continued membership of the EU poses more questions than it answered. As we determine the future shape of our relationship with Europe, it is important that politicians get the right evidence to help us move forwards. I was pleased to welcome Labour’s Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer

Cynon Valley AM Vikki Howells has welcomed the publication of figures showing that diagnostic waits over eight weeks have fallen by 64% in Wales since the start of 2014 and 32% since October last year. More than half of people are now waiting less than three weeks, the latest statistics show. Therapy waits over the

Cynon Valley AM Vikki Howells is challenging residents of Rhondda Cynon Taf to play their part in making sure the local authority leads the way in recycling this Christmas. The local politician has made the appeal following the publication of figures from Defra showing that homes in Wales recycle nearly 56% of their waste, compared

Dear Resident, As 2016 draws to a close I want to take this opportunity once again to thank residents of the Cynon Valley for electing me in May as our Member of the National Assembly for Wales. It’s been a busy few months but I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting people from the length and breadth

Cynon Valley AM Vikki Howells has visited a youth homelessness project at Mountain Ash YMCA to find out more about how they support young people in Rhondda Cynon Taf who have been made homeless. The project offers a temporary home to young people aged 16 to 21. In addition to providing much needed accommodation, the service, run

I used my first 90 second statement to commemorate the legend of Guto Nyth Bran and pay tribute to the Nos Galan Races, which attract around 10,000 people to Mountain Ash each New Year and raise many thousands of pounds for charity.  

A new waiting time target and an improved diagnostic pathway, as well as a better integrated service for adults and children with autism was announced by Rebecca Evans, Minister for Social Services and Public Health. The 26-week waiting time target from referral to first appointment for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions is a