3.1 What factors or interventions affect parents/guardians’ decisions on the language medium of their children’s education, across various socio-linguistic, geographical, socio-economic, and demographic contexts?
3.1a What factors affect parents/guardians’ decisions on the language medium of education for children with additional learning needs specifically, and how do these factors vary depending on the language(s) spoken at home?
3.1b What factors or interventions could increase the percentage of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic learners that start and remain within Welsh-medium education?
Background
Cymraeg 2050 sets a target to reach one million Welsh speakers by 2050. A key part of achieving this goal is promoting the intergenerational transmission of the language. The strategy also recognises the vital role of the early years and compulsory education sectors in providing opportunities for children and young people to acquire or learn Welsh. Also essential is facilitating opportunities to acquire or further develop Welsh language skills later in life—through post-compulsory education and training, in the workplace, and via other networks.
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