Motion NDM6095 as amended.

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes that it is three years since the publication of Professor Sioned Davies’s report, that recommended the removal of ‘Welsh second language’ and establishing one Welsh language learning continuum in its place.

2. Notes that the First Minister’s letter of December 2015 states his opinion that the concept of ‘Welsh as a second language’ creates an artificial difference, and we are not of the view that it offers a useful basis for making policies for the future.

3. Notes the importance of the education system in order to reach the Welsh Government’s target of one million Welsh speakers.

4. Notes that:

a) Education in Wales is being reformed, Qualifications Wales is strengthening the Welsh Second Language GCSE as an interim measure, and from 2021 the new curriculum will remove the distinction between Welsh and Welsh Second Language; and

b) The Welsh Government will publish plans and timelines for curriculum and assessment change for Welsh in schools.

5. Notes the importance of Welsh language skills development in pre-school playgroups.

6. Calls upon the Welsh Government to improve Welsh language skills development in all Flying Start settings.

7. Calls upon the Welsh Government to set out its plans for developing Welsh language skills within vocational courses and studies undertaken in community learning settings.