18 July 2026
Welsh Government sets out plans to support education workforce
The Welsh Government has published an update on its plans to support the education workforce, focusing on reducing workload, improving wellbeing and strengthening opportunities for professional learning. The update highlights ongoing work with teachers, leaders, support staff and unions to identify practical steps that can ease pressures and support long‑term career development across schools and settings.
The Government notes that workload remains a significant challenge, with administrative demands, accountability processes and curriculum implementation contributing to strain on staff. Work is underway to streamline requirements, remove unnecessary tasks and ensure expectations are proportionate, enabling practitioners to dedicate more time to high‑quality teaching, reflective practice and CPD.
Wellbeing is identified as a central priority, with commitments to enhance support for mental health, professional growth and working conditions. The update emphasises that a well‑supported workforce needs access to meaningful development opportunities, including time for training, collaboration and career progression.
These actions form part of a wider programme aimed at supporting recruitment, retention and professional learning across the education sector. The Government recognises that reducing workload and strengthening CPD pathways are essential to building a sustainable workforce and delivering positive outcomes for learners in Wales.
Read Supporting our workforce: reducing workload and strengthening wellbeing on the Education Wales blog.
The Government notes that workload remains a significant challenge, with administrative demands, accountability processes and curriculum implementation contributing to strain on staff. Work is underway to streamline requirements, remove unnecessary tasks and ensure expectations are proportionate, enabling practitioners to dedicate more time to high‑quality teaching, reflective practice and CPD.
Wellbeing is identified as a central priority, with commitments to enhance support for mental health, professional growth and working conditions. The update emphasises that a well‑supported workforce needs access to meaningful development opportunities, including time for training, collaboration and career progression.
These actions form part of a wider programme aimed at supporting recruitment, retention and professional learning across the education sector. The Government recognises that reducing workload and strengthening CPD pathways are essential to building a sustainable workforce and delivering positive outcomes for learners in Wales.
Read Supporting our workforce: reducing workload and strengthening wellbeing on the Education Wales blog.
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