Arwain will replace Academi Wales and focus on improving leadership, skills and cooperation across Welsh public services
THE WELSH GOVERNMENT has announced the creation of a new national school of government aimed at strengthening leadership and improving the delivery of public services across Wales.
Arwain will build on the work of Academi Wales and provide training and development for current and future leaders throughout the Welsh public sector.
The initiative was announced on Friday (July 17) by Dafydd Trystan Davies MS, Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution, as part of the Welsh Government’s commitments for its first 100 days in office.
Mr Davies said Arwain would promote a “One Wales Public Service” approach, encouraging organisations to work together across institutional boundaries to deliver better outcomes for communities.
He said: “Through Arwain, we will establish the centre of excellence for leadership and capability.
“Rooted in the Welsh context and grounded in a One Wales Public Service ethos, it will support current and future leaders with the skills, confidence and shared purpose needed to lead change, strengthen delivery and improve outcomes for the people of Wales.”
Owen Evans, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales, will chair the new Arwain Steering Board.
The Welsh Government said Mr Evans would bring senior leadership and public-service experience to the organisation during its early development.
Members of the steering board will help shape Arwain’s work and promote it across public-sector bodies in Wales.
Further details about its programmes, structure and launch timetable are expected to be announced at a later date.
