Thank you very much, Llywydd. The past few months have forced each and every one of us to look afresh at what is most important to us. It has also, unfortunately, highlighted the injustice and inequality that still pervade our society.

Before too long, we, as a legislature, will undertake the important work of scrutinising one of the most important pieces of legislation to come before this Senedd in its history—legislation that will give us an opportunity to wipe the slate clean for the first time and to create a curriculum that is tailor-made for Wales. 

Generally speaking, the vision underpinning the introduction of the new curriculum is one that we in Plaid Cymru agree with. It provides opportunities to realise a number of ambitions and to deliver many laudable aims. As we approach the publication of the curriculum and assessment Bill next week, we felt that it was timely to take this opportunity today to have a focused debate on the opportunities provided by the legislation to right injustice and to create a Wales that is more inclusive for all. 

This afternoon, I want to focus on the three things that the new curriculum needs to deliver. There are more than three things, of course, and during the Bill's journey through the Senedd, we will have an opportunity to discuss other important elements, such as mental and emotional health and well-being. But I want to focus today on three elements.

First of all, the new curriculum must ensure that the next generation of children and young people in Wales learn about the history of BAME people in order to prevent racism and to promote cultural diversity. Secondly, it must guarantee that every pupil learns about Welsh history, so that they have the opportunity to see the world through the prism of the country in which they study and grow. And thirdly, it must move us towards a situation where fluency in both our national languages becomes the norm rather than the exception, by ensuring that the curriculum facilitates and hastens the growth of Welsh-medium education.