A warm welcome to the Cymraeg page.
Here, you will find professional learning opportunities, information and guidance, valuable Welsh language resources and information about Welsh at the Central South Consortium (CSC).
CSC is committed to promoting the Welsh language and to supporting all schools across the region to develop all aspects of Welsh.
Cymraeg belongs to us all!
'Cymraeg 2050: A million Welsh speakers' sets out our ambition to create one million Welsh speakers by 2050. It includes targets to increase the number of teachers eligible to teach Welsh as a subject and other subjects through the medium of Welsh.
It also outlines the vision for developing the Welsh language skills of all learners aged 3 to 16 as part of the Curriculum for Wales to enable them to use the language in everyday contexts.
The year 2050: 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.- Cymraeg 2050 – A million Welsh speakers (Welsh Government 2017, p.4)
CSC provides:
Professional Learning. Professional learning events, programmes, assignments and resources are available through the CSC website here, at no cost to schools.
Bespoke Support. Bespoke support, at no cost to schools, can be requested in all areas and is shown below through Improvement Partners or through support@cscjes.org.uk This can be for individual schools, clusters, School Improvement Groups and other groups of schools working together on a common priority related to the Welsh language.
Playlist – Cymraeg support for schools:
This playlist is designed to support schools in their journey to develop and enhance all aspects of Cymraeg within their settings. Embracing the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Wales, this playlist details Central South Consortium’s professional learning offer, valuable resources, networks, communities and bespoke support which are all available at no cost to schools.
The playlist will be updated regularly. Please share it widely with colleagues.
What is the Siarter Iaith / Siarter Iaith Cymraeg Campus?
97% of schools from all sectors in the Central South Consortium region are engaged with the Siarter Iaith Framework.
We want to inspire children and young people to use Welsh in all aspects of their lives. The Siarter Iaith is for everyone; all members of the school community have a part to play, the school council, learners, workforce, parents, carers, governors and the wider community. This will ensure every school has full ownership of their Siarter Iaith. Together we will increase the social use of Welsh by children and young people.
Welsh-medium and bilingual primary schools across Wales are implementing the Siarter Iaith and there are other programmes for:
- secondary age learners in Welsh-medium schools
- learners who learn Welsh in English-medium primary schools (Cymraeg Campus)
- secondary-aged learners in English-medium schools (Cymraeg Bob Dydd)
Take a look at this video explaining the Siarter Iaith. Further information can also be found on HWB.
We look forward to supporting you and celebrating your success!
CSC provides professional learning and support to all sectors in all aspects of Cymraeg, at no cost to schools. To discuss further, please contact us today through your Improvement Partner or e-mail support@cscjes.org.uk:
Officers
Project Support Officer: Beverley Blackburn
Principal Improvement Partner - Welsh Standards, Policy and Improvement: Chris Newcombe
Associate Adviser - Welsh Language Professional Learning: Emma Dermody
Associate Adviser - Welsh Development: Bethan Davies
Information on professional learning and CSC support in terms of Welsh Language, Literacy and Communication can be found here.
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CSC Cymraeg is here to support you. Thank you so much for visiting our webpage.
