Children in Wales would like to inform you of this specialised training course being offered free of charge by the Welsh Language Commissioner. The course is suitable for managers, support staff, policy and PR officers, trustees and any officers who are responsible for promoting and facilitating use of the Welsh language within their organization.

This training is designed for anyone delivering services to children, young people and families, who wish to reach and serve Welsh speakers and bilingual families. The workshop will bring participants up to date with current legislation and the Welsh Language Measure, and will look at language as a rights issue within the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It will provide the tools and ideas to address Welsh Language provision and language use. The course will also equip participants with ideas and tools for increasing their own provision, no matter what current capacity challenges there may be.

Learning outcomes

• The learner will understand the context and be familiar with Welsh language awareness training

• The learner will know how to assess current bilingual provision

• The learner will be better informed about specific advice regarding Welsh language considerations for recruitment, translation, technology and design

• The learner will be able to prepare an action plan for developing bilingual services

About the Trainer

This training is delivered by officers working for the Welsh Language Commissioner who are experienced in working with third sector organizations on developing their Welsh medium services. 

Cost: Free 

Book via the Children in Wales website.