Three Gwynedd schools have won Careers Wales Quality Awards (CWQA). 

Ysgol Hafod Lon in Penrhyndeudraeth has won a gold award, Ysgol Abererch, silver, and Ysgol Friars, bronze.

They received their awards at the CWQA event in Cardiff on 13 October.

The award has been developed to support schools with embedding careers and work-related experiences (CWRE) across their curriculum in line with Curriculum for Wales.

Ysgol Abererch headteacher Eleri Williams said: “Achieving the Silver Quality Award has been an important step for Ysgol Abererch in developing our relationship with Careers Wales and strengthening our careers and world of work provision. The process has encouraged us to ensure our pupils have more opportunities to learn about different careers, develop their skills, and understand themselves as learners and future employees.

"Our partnership with Careers Wales has provided us with valuable guidance and support, helping us develop our provision more strategically and ensure careers and the world of work are an important part of our pupils’ learning experiences.

“We are very proud of the progress we have made and look forward to developing this work further.” 

Congratulating all the winners across Wales, Careers Wales chief executive Nikki Lawrence said: "High-quality careers education is not something that sits alongside learning. It should be woven through the school experience, helping young people make connections between what they learn in the classroom and the opportunities available to them beyond education.

"The award provides schools with a clear and supportive framework for developing this work. It encourages reflection, continuous improvement and collaboration, while recognising the excellent practice already taking place in schools and settings across Wales.

"The award recipients should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact of their work continue to grow in the years ahead."