A clear majority of people wants to see education curriculum that ensures that all pupils leave school with the ability to communicate effectively in Welsh, according to a YouGov poll results / Language Society which was released today (Day Monday, November 10).
The news comes as the Prof. Graham Donaldson will prepare a curriculum review and recommend changes to the Welsh Ministers at the turn of the year. The review will consider the results of an independent report by Professor Sioned Davies, who criticized the Welsh education system second language is salty, saying “It is undeniable that eleventh hour on Welsh second language”.
Excluding those who indicated they did not know, 63% of those surveyed agreed that “each pupil should learn to communicate effectively in Welsh”, with only 37% disagreed.
Said Fred Francis, spokesman Language Education Association: "It is very encouraging to see that people in Wales agree with us. Our education system should not deprive a child of the right to communicate and work in Welsh. At this Presently, the system fails and creates second-class citizens, that they do not have the same opportunities and cultural work with others, due to geographical accident, their financial situation, or their parents’ choice.
"As we talk to people across the political spectrum, there is consensus on this issue. The challenge for the Government of Wales Professor Donaldson and now is acting according to the will of the people to ensure that the system delivers for each child, not Only the lucky ones. There is no room now for Professor Donaldson was under no illusions about what people think of Wales, and there is no excuse for the government to postpone action. "
The Association argues that all schools in Wales teach some subjects in Welsh, to ensure that all young people leave school in Wales to have Welsh. Public opinion is more divided on this issue, with 42% believing that some subjects should be taught through the medium of Welsh in English and 48% against. However, there were more supporters of the Labour Party and Plaid Cymru agree that some subjects should be taught in all Welsh medium school than disagree. Young people 18-24 who have recently left the education system themselves also in agreement with the policy.
Fred Francis added: "I think these results are very positive given so limited that the public debate. The experience of educators clearly shows that Welsh medium education is the most effective way of ensuring that pupils able to use Welsh. Professor Sioned Davies also said that all schools need to move along a continuum toward a situation where at least some Welsh medium education in all schools. It should be begun immediately order of pilots. "
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