The Welsh government has put plans to cut the summer holidays on hold. Under the proposals, the summer holiday would be reduced by one week, with an extra week added for October half term. But Wales's education secretary Lynne Neagle has announced no decision will be made before the next Senedd election in 2026. That means that any future changes to the school year are unlikely to be introduced before 2028.
' But Labour withdrew from its agreement with Plaid last month after controversy surrounding a £200k donation to the leadership campaign of new first minister Vaughan Gething. No changes for now 'To ensure we get this right, we need to continue listening to and engaging with schools, teachers, unions as well as children, young people and parents on how best we can implement any changes in the future,' Ms Neagle said.