7. Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Sustainable Communities for Learning

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:03 pm on 17 January 2023.

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Photo of Luke Fletcher Luke Fletcher Plaid Cymru 5:03, 17 January 2023

If I could touch on Welsh-medium education—and I'm sure that the Minister isn't going to be surprised by that—investment in it to achieve Welsh Government targets is going to be vital. Bridgend is a prime example. Yes, we heard last week that, on the face of it, Welsh language provision is increasing, with a new school in Porthcawl and the expansion of Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr, but if you look again, you'll see that there's still significant investment in expanding English-medium education. Bro Ogwr, my old primary, yes it's expanding, it's moving to a new site, it's increasing numbers, but on its current site, there's still uncertainty as to whether or not it will remain a Welsh-medium school.