TEACHING unions in Wales proclaimed victory today as the Welsh government withdrew its plan to reform the school year and shorten summer holidays.

Education Secretary Lynne Neagle said: “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.

“I want to prioritise ongoing school reforms and improving attainment and therefore, no changes will be made to the school year this Senedd term.”