JUNIOR ARTISAN CLUB

Early day motion 2203, tabled 8 October 2008 by Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 12 members.

That this House congratulates Ysgol Llwyn Yr Eos in Penparcau in Aberystwyth on its Junior Artisan Club, now in its eighth year, which provides a vocational curriculum for all Year 6 pupils, developing skills in carpentry, cookery, horticulture, DIY and textiles; recognises that by teaching children valuable skills with the help of trained professionals, standards of behaviour, motivation and self-esteem can be raised across the board; notes that each pupil completing a placement will be presented with a certificate of achievement; and believes that by encouraging children to have confidence in their abilities the scheme provides an important contribution towards raising academic standards within the school.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, Liberal Democrat 3, Plaid Cymru 1.