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She quit school at 16 but, encouraged by her mum, entered further education and worked towards a diploma in performing arts.

Unions have accepted a pay offer for further education lecturers, the Department for the Economy has said.

"I commend the further education colleges and trade union representatives for their constructive engagement to bring about this multi-year pay deal," she said.

An earlier Estyn report on behaviour in further education colleges highlighted similar concerns about worsening behaviour.

The government says the new app will mean further education colleges no longer have to hire extra staff to photocopy results or chase missing paperwork from prospective students.