Education & Lifelong Learning Committee (November 2000 - April 2003)

Policy Review

Welsh Language in Education

Terms of Reference

To seek to define more closely the the promotion of the Welsh Language and the benefits of bilingualism and in education and lifelong learning, in achieving the National Assembly’s vision of fostering Wales’ unique and diverse identity. The Committee will aim to suggest a strategy for actions in the area of education and training to help achieve that vision.

This policy review will complement that currently being undertaken by the Culture Committee, which covers other issues relevant to the use and status of the Welsh language.

This policy review will focus on early years education through to lifelong learning and will pay particular attention to the following themes:

• Providing opportunities for people of all ages to learn Welsh;
• Improving opportunities for studying Welsh as a second language;
• Developing Welsh medium education and training across a wide range of subjects and at all levels; and
• Promoting equal respect for both Welsh and English.

The Committee will consult widely with relevant organisations and individuals. Anybody with an interest in this review is welcome to submit his or her views to the Committee. As well as a written consultation, the Committee will be inviting organisations and individuals to submit their views in person; to enable more detailed questioning and discussion of the issues raised.

Key Documents

The following are the key documents. To access a document click on the paper's reference number: