The Update: 15th May 2026
Strong public support for Cardiff’s City‑Wide Additional Learning Needs expansion as Welsh Government Confirms investment
Lakeside Primary School celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with whole‑school environmental event
Closing the reading disadvantage gap through ambitious three-year pilot
Expert praises Cardiff’s unique tree collection on visit to Bute Park
Travel advice for Monster Jam at Principality Stadium on May 16.
Cardiff Council has welcomed public support for its ambitious plans to expand and realign specialist education provision for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), ensuring equity and inclusion across the city.
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Lakeside Primary School has marked the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough with a whole‑school celebration designed to inspire pupils’ curiosity about the natural world and their role in protecting it.
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Closing the reading disadvantage gap through ambitious three-year pilot
Cardiff Council has announced a major three‑year literacy initiative designed to reduce the disadvantage reading attainment gap across the city’s schools.
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Expert praises Cardiff’s unique tree collection on visit to Bute Park
An expert from the International Dendrology Society has praised Cardiff’s unique tree collection during a visit to explore Bute Park’s renowned arboretum.
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Travel advice for Monster Jam at Principality Stadium on May 16
On Saturday, May 16, there will be a partial road closure around Principality Stadium from 11am until 7.30pm to ensure that people can get into and out of the stadium safely.
