Commenting as Welsh Government make a new pay offer to teachers and school leaders to try and bring industrial action to an end, Laura Doel, director of school leaders’ union NAHT Cymru, said:

“We're pleased that Welsh Government have come to the table with an improved pay offer. While it doesn’t fully address the 22% erosion of school leader pay in Wales since 2010, it is a strong indication of the willingness on all sides to start to address the balance.

“NAHT Cymru will now go out to consultation with our members and put this new offer to them. Crucial to their consideration will be not just the offer of more money for this year, but the agreement to look at workload, and to reopen negotiations on pay for 2023/24.”

NAHT Cymru will consult its members via an electronic ballot between 15-22 February.

Ms Doel continued: “We will not be pausing our action short of strike during this time but will continue to take action until we reach an agreement.”