Consultation on Welsh education plan

Pembrokeshire County Council has recently updated its ‘Welsh in Education Strategic Plan’, with information on progress it is making.

Members of the public are invited to comment on the updated plan, which can be viewed on the Council’s website at www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/haveyoursay

The deadline for comments is Monday 21st December 2015. 

The Welsh in Education Strategic Plan reflects the Welsh Government’s aspirations as identified in the School Effectiveness Framework.

It also stresses a commitment to co-operate on a regional and national level to achieve the best results for all children and young people in the County.

Pembrokeshire County Council has a clear vision for developing and extending Welsh medium education.

This vision is based on these key principles:

* to recognise every child’s right to learn the Welsh language

* to promote the highest standards possible

* the need to treat both Welsh and English equally

Through improving the process of planning the provision in the pre-statutory and statutory educational stages, the Authority is ensuring that it responds positively to the demand for Welsh-medium education.

The background of the Welsh language in Pembrokeshire is a unique feature. On this basis, the planning for extending Welsh-medium provision is vital to realising the vision.

The Authority will collaborate with other services, voluntary providers and all other relevant cohorts to form a basis which will consolidate the development of learning Welsh at home, at school and in the community in general.

If you would like to comment on the updated plan, please send your comments to: Marian Phillips, Welsh Advisor, Pembrokeshire County Council, County Hall, Haverfordwest, SA61 1TP or marian.phillips@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

The closing date for responses is Monday 21st December 2015.