Welsh Language And Multi Lingualism

The school follows the Curriculum for Wales  providing the opportunity for all pupils to receive a planned and progressive Welsh and multi-lingual programme with cross-curricular links at the Explorers department  through to Navigators and Pathfinders pupils.  

It enables each pupil to undertake a variety of activities with a large element of enjoyment and fulfilment and develop their understanding of multi languages, promotion its use both in and out of the classroom. 

We celebrate the English, Welsh and multi-lingual achievements of all pupils, no matter what their age/stage of development. The school encourages the development of an understanding of different languages of the world e.g. greetings and simple phrases and to develop understanding and tolerance of people’s differences and similarities. 

Pupils are taught Welsh as a second language and incidental Welsh is taught throughout the school. Incidental Welsh is used by way of making requests and giving answers to everyday activities such as asking the time, the labelling of items around the school, where appropriate, signs are also shown in Welsh (as well as English). This strategy is conducted throughout the school, on a daily basis, in order to promote the learning/understanding of the language.  

Staff deliver a broad and balanced Welsh and bi-lingual programme which enables each pupil to undertake a variety of activities with a large element of enjoyment. This is achieved by learning Welsh songs, poems and rhymes, visits from Welsh speaking theatre groups, musicians and other performers. In addition, pupils are taught about the culture and traditions of Wales as part of the curriculum. 

Cynefin is embedded in Ysgol Ty Coch’s curriculum and reflects the rich culture and heritage of Wales. This involves many aspects of Welsh culture: the music/songs, the greetings, folk stories, geography, history, food and famous Welsh people. Pupils are taught Welsh as a second language and incidental Welsh  is taught throughout the school. Pupils are taught bilingualism, involving  the Welsh language and  Modern Foreign Languages, in addition to a whole word sign supported system of Signalong  based on British Sign Language which is used throughout the school. 

The school champions the Welsh language through Criw Cymraeg, these are identified pupils who promote Welsh language in the school.  Learning sessions take full account of individual learning styles and can be delivered in the form of practical, academic and/or sensory learning activities. 

Pupil voice is of the utmost importance to us and all learners where possible are involved in plans for their own future learning when and where appropriate.