Agreement clears the way for next year's draft budget to move forward
The deal between the Welsh Government and Labour means an extra £60m worth of funding for additional learning needs
An agreement between Welsh Labour and the Welsh Government has unlocked an extra £60 million for additional learning needs in Wales.
The deal clears the way for the Supplementary Budget for 2026-27 to be laid before the Senedd.
It builds on a package of investment first set out in June, and will be laid before the Senedd on 13th October, ahead of a debate on 3rd November.
As well as the extra funding for additional learning needs, the budget continues investment in the NHS, childcare and free school meals.
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth said the agreement showed "what can be achieved when parties across the Senedd work together."
He said it would "unlock an extra £60m towards Additional Learning Needs in this financial year," while also allowing the government to "bring forward a Supplementary Budget that continues our investment in the NHS, childcare and free school meals."
Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates said the party was "pleased to have secured an additional £60 million for Additional Learning Needs this year."
He said the funding "will make a huge difference to schools and colleges across Wales," and that it was "important that it now delivers for the children and young people who need it."
Mr Skates called the agreement "a welcome first step towards better funding for schools and getting the best possible deal for children and young people across Wales."