8.1. What approaches or interventions could increase the recruitment and retention of the workforce for Welsh-medium childcare, early years education, and compulsory education?
8.1a. What could increase the representation of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people in the Welsh-medium childcare, early years education, and compulsory education workforce?
8.1b. What approaches or interventions could increase the recruitment and retention of a workforce with both the specialist skills and Welsh language ability to deliver additional learning provision through the medium of Welsh?
8.1c. What factors or interventions could increase the number of people undertaking teacher training through the medium of Welsh?
8.1d. What factors or models could increase engagement with the Welsh language among prospective teachers during their training period?
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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