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Date

October 5, 20252025-10-05T16:30:00Z

Time

16:30

Location

Central 5, Manchester Central

Wales is facing an education crisis—nearly 1 in 5 students leave school without basic qualifications, and international rankings show Welsh pupils trailing behind the rest of the UK. This event brings together leading voices in policy and education to explore practical, evidence-based reforms. Join us to discuss how we can raise standards and ensure every student has the chance to succeed.

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Date

October 5, 20252025-10-05T16:30:00Z

Time

16:30

Location

Central 5, Manchester Central

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About the speakers

Shadow Secretary of State for Wales
Leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd
Managing Director at Morpeth Consulting
Director
Sir Simon Clarke has served as Director of Onward since January 2025.
Ellie is a Senior Researcher on Onward's Reshaping the State programme, focusing on prison and public services reform.