Will the Cabinet Secretary explain how much money is being invested in the class extension within Ysgol Awel y Mynydd, and why this is needed in a brand new school?
The Minister for Welsh Language and Lifelong Learning recently announced a £46 million investment via the Welsh-medium and Childcare Offer Capital Grants to support growth in Welsh-medium education.
Local authorities were asked to put forward projects that focus on increasing the number of pupils accessing Welsh-medium education and thereby contributing to meeting the Welsh Government’s target of one million Welsh speakers by 2050.
Conwy County Borough Council was successful in securing £246,700 for a one classroom extension at Ysgol Awel y Mynydd to increase the Welsh-medium childcare offer at the school.
Ysgol Awel y Mynydd opened in November 2017. Replacing two community primary schools on a single site the project provided a 432 place, dual stream community primary school. Since opening the local demand for the school has significantly increased especially in regard to the Welsh-medium offer. The incorporation of an early years club will not only facilitate this demand but will make a significant contribution to our target of one million Welsh speakers.