Review of the Welsh Language Support Service for Schools

The review had two main aims:

• To investigate the funding, organisation and range of work undertaken by the Athrawon Bro service: and
• To review the training delivered by the Athrawon Bro service and where applicable provide recommendations on how to improve training.

The review’s findings include:

• The vast majority of the Athrawon Bro workforce are women and the age profile of the workforce is skewed towards the over 40s.
• The service which Athrawon Bro deliver varies significantly across Wales reflecting the relative strength of the welsh language in different parts of Wales.
• The largest portion of Athrawon Bro time is spent in non Welsh-medium primary schools providing on-the-job training and support to practitioners.
• Athrawon Bro teams have invested a significant amount of time developing teaching, learning and assessment resources.

Based on the evidence the review makes recommendations for the Welsh Government, Local Authorities and the Welsh Joint education Committee.