Education
Hairdressing learners are shaking things up!
SCOTT THOMAS, the esteemed UK and Ireland Colour Ambassador for Milk_Shake, recently dedicated a full day to collaborating with Pembrokeshire College hairdressing learners, igniting their passion for innovation and creativity in the field of hairdressing.
Milk_Shake, celebrated for its top-tier salon professional haircare offerings, boasts a versatile range tailored to elevate and preserve hair’s innate allure. Grounded in the nourishing properties of milk and fruit for both health and aesthetics, Milk_Shake caters to the demands of both consumers and salon experts. The Milk_Shake collection features an extensive selection of salon-grade hair products infused with nature’s richness. Crafted with a fusion of premium ingredients, including enriching milk protein, these formulations deliver luxurious nourishment to hair, guaranteeing exceptional outcomes for every styling need.
Scott’s visit to Pembrokeshire College presented a unique opportunity for the beauty learners to immerse themselves in the world of hairdressing. Through hands-on workshops, Scott introduced them to new techniques, milkshake colour formulas, and styling ideas, fostering an environment of learning and creativity.
Reflecting on the experience, Scott expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “It’s always great to spend the day with fresh hairdressing students who are close to hitting the industry. I love sharing new ideas, trends, and inspiration and just giving them the confidence to go out there and build a great reputation for themselves.”
Pembrokeshire College boasts impressive facilities where learners engage in comprehensive hairdressing education. With access to Milk_Shake products available at the on-campus salon, students receive practical training using industry-leading tools and resources, preparing them for successful careers in the field.
Level 3 Hairdressing learner Libby Smart shared her excitement, “It was great learning about the different variety of products Milk_Shake has to offer and learning with industry professionals. I love how their products are eco-friendly too.”
To find out more about the hairdressing courses available at the College please visit: www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Education
Cardiff fabricator goes west to support Portfield School redevelopment
CARDIFF-based fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium is supporting the redevelopment of Portfield School in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.
Portfield School is a special educational needs school for students aged between three and nineteen in the county with a diverse range of complex and profound learning needs.
Funded by Pembrokeshire County Council and the Welsh Government through its ‘Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme’, the redevelopment of the school includes replacing the current lower school building, refurbishing the sixth form centre and the creation of a new children’s residential centre.
The new and updated facilities will feature specialist therapy rooms, breakout and sensory spaces and dedicated outdoor areas to meet the needs of the school’s students.
Dudley’s Aluminium has teamed up with Morgan Sindall Construction on this project and will install Kawneer doors, windows and capped curtain walling on the build.
The fabricator has previously worked with Morgan Sindall Construction on another school in the town, Haverfordwest High VC School, which has won a number of awards including prestigious Constructing Excellence in Wales awards.
Colin Shorney, Managing Director at Dudley’s Aluminium, said: “We are excited to be back in Haverfordwest to work with Morgan Sindall Construction on another school project to benefit learners in Pembrokeshire.
“This ambitious project will deliver a modern campus and improved learning environment for students with additional needs.”
Since 1993, Dudley’s Aluminium has offered clients full in-house design and production facilities, completing many successful and prestigious projects within the education, health, commercial, retail, residential and defence sectors throughout the UK and Channel Islands.
Dudley’s reputation for quality has been recognised with several industry-related accreditations. The company is CHAS accredited, Constructionline registered and BM Trada certified to manufacture enhanced security products to align with PAS24:2016 and BS 4873.
Education
Fabricator goes west to support next school project
CARDIFF-based fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium is supporting the redevelopment of Portfield School in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.
Portfield School is a special educational needs school for students aged between three and nineteen in the county with a diverse range of complex and profound learning needs.
Funded by Pembrokeshire County Council and the Welsh Government through its ‘Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme’, the redevelopment of the school includes replacing the current lower school building, refurbishing the sixth form centre and the creation of a new children’s residential centre.
The new and updated facilities will feature specialist therapy rooms, breakout and sensory spaces and dedicated outdoor areas to meet the needs of the school’s students.
Dudley’s Aluminium has teamed up with Morgan Sindall Construction on this project and will install Kawneer doors, windows and capped curtain walling on the build.
The fabricator has previously worked with Morgan Sindall Construction on another school in the town, Haverfordwest High VC School, which has won a number of awards including prestigious Constructing Excellence in Wales awards.
Colin Shorney, Managing Director at Dudley’s Aluminium, said: “We are excited to be back in Haverfordwest to work with Morgan Sindall Construction on another school project to benefit learners in Pembrokeshire.
“This ambitious project will deliver a modern campus and improved learning environment for students with additional needs.”
Since 1993, Dudley’s Aluminium has offered clients full in-house design and production facilities, completing many successful and prestigious projects within the education, health, commercial, retail, residential and defence sectors throughout the UK and Channel Islands.
Dudley’s reputation for quality has been recognised with several industry-related accreditations. The company is CHAS accredited, Constructionline registered and BM Trada certified to manufacture enhanced security products to align with PAS24:2016 and BS 4873.
Education
Wales ‘going round in circles’ on school improvement
OPPOSITION Senedd members accused ministers of going “round and round in circles” and “making a mess” of Wales’ school system.
Cefin Campbell described a Welsh Government update on school improvement as “yet another statement of the obvious” and an admission of serious shortcomings.
Plaid Cymru’s shadow education secretary warned: “Labour in Wales have failed pupils, parents and teachers for far too long,” with GCSE results lagging England.
Mr Campbell said Welsh ministers sought the OECD’s advice three times following “worst-ever” PISA results in 2009, only to end up with even worse results in 2023.
He raised a review of the four regional consortia, the middle tier between councils and the Welsh Government, which found they were ineffective, with a new model needed.
Mr Campbell said: “A government going round and round in circles does not lead to pupil progress. We need to support teachers to do what they do best.”
The former lecturer explained that school reserves stood at £301m three years ago but, at the current rate of decline, could fall to a deficit of -£71m by 2026.
He said: “Schools are facing unprecedented and precipitous budgetary challenges and it’s time Labour makes good on its promise on more money for schools in Wales immediately.”
Tom Giffard accused Welsh ministers of “doubling down on more of the same … ideologically driven solutions that got us into this mess in the first place”.
The Conservatives’ shadow education secretary warned: “Instead of raising standards, the evidence suggests that Labour’s approach will only lower them.”
Referring to PISA results, he said: “We have the worst educational standards anywhere in the UK … it’s been that way in every single subject every single time we’ve been assessed.”
Mr Giffard welcomed confirmation of a 5.5% pay rise for teachers but cautioned that schools are having to make roles redundant, put off works or withdraw subjects to make ends meet.
“In that context, the last thing our schools need is an unfunded pay settlement,” he said.
Mr Giffard, a former teaching assistant in a Welsh-language primary school, called for other school staff beyond teachers to also receive a 5.5% raise.
In a statement to the Senedd on November 5, Lynne Neagle did not shy away from the challenges as she set out key improvement priorities.
Wales’ education secretary welcomed a slight increase in attendance this academic year from 91.4% to 92% but accepted rates remain “nowhere near good enough”.
“I want to see a much bigger improvement” she said, with too much variation between councils, year groups and pupils from different backgrounds.
Ms Neagle, who was appointed in March, announced a new ministerial advisory group and an extra £1.1m this year aimed at driving up attainment.
The education secretary told the Senedd she is considering more international benchmarking by participating in the TIMSS and PILRS studies.
She said the 5.5% pay rise will be backdated to the start of the school year urgently.
Refuting suggestions of an ideology-driven approach, she said: “That is simply not the way that I work. My only interest in doing this job is to deliver for children and young people.”
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