Welsh Government has made a commitment to 'Iaith Pawb', the Government’s strategy for creating a bilingual Wales where English and Welsh are used equally. For further information please see the following websites: 

• http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/welshlanguage;

• http://www.wcva-ids.org.uk/wcva/1114;

• http://www.byig-wlb.org.uk/english/Pages/index.aspx

It is the policy of Llangyfelach Primary Wraparound to support children in our care to learn and use the Welsh language.

We do this by:

• Recognising that Welsh language development can be the starting point for children to begin to communicate in Welsh.

• Accessing information and help from the Welsh Language Board.

• Including the Welsh language in developing understanding of Welsh culture, feelings of belonging and a sense of heritage, roots and community with children in our care.

• Understanding that Welsh language development can provide additional social and cultural opportunities in later life.

• Informing parent/carers of our commitment to Welsh language development and how this is reflected in the setting.

• Supporting staff to undertake Welsh language training opportunities.

• Considering applicants’ ability in the Welsh language when recruiting staff.

• Maintaining a range of adult resources and contact details of relevant individuals and organisations to support staff in promoting Welsh language development.

• Supporting the learning of Welsh, gradually and naturally, in a rich and lively environment, through firsthand experiences that are fun.

• Ensuring that learning is supportive and respected and that children’s and adults’ efforts are acknowledged and praised.

• Encouraging and promoting Welsh as an integral part of everyday activities and practice.

• Providing a range of resources and activities that include and support the development of the Welsh language and culture.

• Identifying members of staff who use Welsh.

• Encouraging a Welsh language ‘buddy system’ for staff.

• Encouraging parents/carers who speak Welsh to use it while visiting the provision.

• Ensuring that when advertising events locally, English and Welsh will be equal in terms of size, format, quality, clarity and prominence.

• Monitoring the contribution that the use of Welsh language makes in the provision and seeking ways to increase and improve it.

Next Review Date:  

September 2024