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This department supports Governing Bodies and governors to assist leaders in developing the Welsh language within their schools.
This department supports Governing Bodies and governors to assist leaders in developing the Welsh language within their schools.
There is support in the form of training, information and direction towards support resources and further guidance. It will equip you to deepen understanding and offer guidance on further development.
There is support in the form of training, information and direction towards support resources and further guidance. It will equip you to deepen understanding and offer guidance on further development.
Are you a member of a Governing Body?
Are you a member of a Governing Body?
Are you responsible for Cymraeg?
Are you responsible for Cymraeg?
Do you know of the policy context?
Do you know of the policy context?
The aim of Welsh Government's Cymraeg 2050 strategy is that the Welsh language is thriving, the number of speakers has reached a million, and it is used in every aspect of life. Among those who do not speak Welsh there is goodwill and a sense of ownership towards the language and a recognition by all of its contribution to the culture, society and economy of Wales. Find out more about Cymraeg 2050 here.
Do you know that Cymraeg is a key part of the Curriculum for Wales?
Do you know that Cymraeg is a key part of the Curriculum for Wales?
The Languages, Literacy and Communication Area of Learning and Experience (Area) addresses fundamental aspects of human communication. It aims to support learning across the whole curriculum and to enable learners to gain knowledge and skills in Welsh, English and international languages as well as in literature.
A framework has been developed to support English medium schools.
Do you know about the Welsh in Education Strategic Plans (WESPs)
Do you know about the Welsh in Education Strategic Plans (WESPs)
Each Local Authority has a statutory plan to develop and promote the Welsh language and your school has a role to play in realising key targets. Find out more about your local plan here.
Do you know about categorising schools by Welsh-medium provision?
Do you know about categorising schools by Welsh-medium provision?
All schools and local authorities in Wales must tell parents and the Welsh Government in what language they intend to teach. In Wales, this can be either through the medium of Welsh or English, or a combination of both languages.
Are you aware of your school's current category and do you monitor provision? Are you aware that there is a suggested Welsh-medium learning requirement of 15% in English medium schools (Category 1)?
The Governing Body has a role in agreeing and monitoring the provision of Welsh in Education.
Find out more about categorising schools by Welsh-medium provision here.
If you are a member of a Governing Body in secondary school, is there a positive pathway to Welsh or Welsh medium A levels that contribute Outcome 4 of your Local Authority WESP?
Do you know about the Siarter Iaith Framework (Welsh Language Charter)?
Do you know about the Siarter Iaith Framework (Welsh Language Charter)?
The Siarter Iaith/Cymraeg Campus contributes to Cymraeg 2050 and aims to inspire children and young people to enjoy using the Welsh language in all aspects of their lives. The Siarter Iaith is for everyone; Every member of the school community has a role to play including governors.Are you aware of the work of your school's Criw Cymraeg?
How do you support them?
Do you know about the professional standards and how Cymraeg is part of them?
Do you know about the professional standards and how Cymraeg is part of them?
Welsh language and culture is a central part of the professional standards for teachers, leaders and teaching assistants.
How effectively does your school plan suitable professional learning to strategically develop each practitioner's language competence in line with the Language competencies framework for education practitioners?
Do you want to further develop your Welsh language skills? More information is available on this page of this website.
Do you know of the national resource to support the self-evaluation of Welsh?
Do you know of the national resource to support the self-evaluation of Welsh?
The aim is for leaders to use these questions alongside the National Resource: Evaluation and Improvement in self-evaluation to ensure that the development of the Welsh language within each school is specifically addressed.
Contact your region or Local Authority to discuss further.
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