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Of the nearly 1,700 schools across the province, more than 100 are no-fee institutions as designated by the government for learners living in economically depressed areas.

A Cosla spokesperson said clear action plans had been developed to improve the support available to the workforce and learners.

After a failed effort last year, the bill gained the support this year of the influential California teachers unions and at least one advocacy group for English-language learners.

And just as driving lessons become more expensive, some learners are also finding they're having to take more of them.

Cardiff council said more than £1m had been invested through its Period Dignity initiative which aims to improve school facilities "to ensure dignity for learners".