Welsh Government funded summer clubs benefiting Wrexham children

Clwyd South AM Ken Skates has praised a Welsh Government-funded summer club for schoolchildren.

Ysgol Rhiwabon and Brynteg County Primary are two of 39 schools in 12 areas of Wales taking part in the first year of the Food and Fun School Holiday Enrichment Programme.
 
Mr Skates said: “£500,000 of Welsh Government funding has gone towards clubs in schools during August, including four in Clwyd South. The money is helping to provide breakfast, lunch, education about healthy eating and a programme of activities.”

Bryn Collen and Ysgol Gymraeg Y Gwernant, both in Llangollen, are also taking part.

Mr Skates said the school summer holidays can be difficult for low-income families as children no longer get the free school meals they do during term-time. A lack of free play schemes and activities also impacts most on disadvantaged children.

Mr Skates added: “It’s important that every child in Clwyd South has the opportunity to thrive and achieve their best. That is what these lunch clubs are about and I’m pleased that the Welsh Labour Government has recognised the need for it and put funding in place.”