Welsh Government has published a report produced by Arad reviewing forestry training, continuing professional development (CPD) and post-16 education.

The research examined the current provision of forestry training and explored the skills, workforce and recruitment challenges facing the sector. Drawing on evidence from training providers, employers, sector representatives and others with expertise in forestry, the review identifies current skills needs, barriers to training and opportunities to strengthen workforce development.

The findings will help inform future policy and support the development of a skilled workforce capable of meeting the future needs of Wales's forestry and timber sectors.

Read the full report here

Welsh Government has published a report produced by Arad examining the sufficiency of Welsh-medium additional learning provision (WM-ALP).

The research provides a baseline assessment of the availability and use of Welsh-medium additional learning provision, exploring how duties are understood and implemented across the additional learning needs system. Drawing on evidence from a range of stakeholders, the review identifies areas of progress, ongoing challenges and opportunities for further development.

The findings will help inform future policy and planning to ensure that children and young people with additional learning needs can access appropriate support through the medium of Welsh.

Read the full report here: Five-year review of Welsh-medium additional learning provision | GOV.WALES

A new Arad report is now available. Our evaluation assessed the design and delivery of the Welsh Government-funded Women’s Euros 2025 activities and their impact. Read the full report here.

This research represents Wave 1 of the area studies research. Six local authority areas were selected for inclusion in the area studies sample based on various geographic and socio-demographic criteria.

In these 6 local authorities, fieldwork included interviews and focus groups with practitioners and professionals in schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), early years settings, Further Education Institutions (FEIs), local authorities and local health boards (LHBs). In some local authorities, fieldwork included a small number of interviews or focus groups with learners with ALN and parents/carers of learners with ALN

Read the full report here

ColegauCymru has published a new sensory guidance document for the further education (FE) sector. Produced by Arad in partnership with ColegauCymru, FE institutions and third sector organisations this guide has been designed to help FE professionals in Wales understand how to best support learners who are deaf and learners with a vision impairment. The guidance outlines key principles and recommendations for supporting these learners, along with sections covering duties, types of support, professional learning, and further information and resources.

The guidance can be accessed here.