Written question WQ89978
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
How is the Welsh Government supporting the non-Welsh-speaking parents and guardians of children who attend Welsh-medium schools to engage with the language and assist their children with schoolwork?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
We have funded RhAG (Rhieni dros addysg Gymraeg) to create a website Welsh4parents and a forum for parents, in particular non-Welsh speaking parents with children in Welsh-medium education. Their website will soon contain information and online resources about Welsh-medium education in 14 community languages.
We also fund several organisations such as Mudiad Meithrin, the Urdd, Mentrau Iaith and the Young Farmers Clubs, to create opportunities for children, young people and their families to engage and enjoy a broad range of Welsh language activities and experiences inside and outside of school.
The National Centre for Learning Welsh offers tailored Welsh at Home courses to support parents and carers. The National Centre also runs the Clwb Cwtsh scheme in partnership with Mudiad Meithrin. Clwb Cwtsh offers informal, light-hearted learning sessions which are free of charge. The Centre also has free online resources on its website for parents with young or school-aged children: Supporting Parents and Families | Learn Welsh.