Written question WQ98106
- Asked by
- Samuel KurtzConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
What level of funding is currently allocated specifically to Welsh medium and bilingual apprenticeships?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
According to the latest statistics provided by Medr, programmes delivering at least 30% of their learning through the medium of Welsh have had a combined fundable value of £32 million since August 2021, representing 5.1% of the £624 million total apprenticeship funding allocated over the same period. This proportion has remained stable from year to year.
Learners on programmes delivered mainly in Welsh (50% or more) receive an average uplift of around £77 per month, while those on programmes with 30–49% Welsh‑medium delivery receive around £39 per month, providing additional financial support to sustain Welsh‑medium and bilingual provision.