Catrin Hughes is our Senior Education & Family Correspondent, bringing over twelve years of dedicated coverage to Welsh schools, further education colleges, and universities across the country.

From pioneering developments in the Curriculum for Wales to in-depth scrutiny of Estyn inspection reports, Catrin reports closely on teaching standards, school funding allocations, and student wellbeing. She works with teachers, parent associations, academic researchers, and policymakers to deliver balanced, empathetic, and evidence-driven journalism.

When not in the classroom or university campus, Catrin investigates childcare accessibility, apprenticeships, and youth opportunities, providing families across Wales with authoritative news that matters to their children's future.