Agored Cymru recognises that the Welsh language is a vital part of the cultural and educational landscape of Wales. We believe it is essential that learners have the opportunity to access educational resources and qualifications in their language of choice. Therefore, we are committed to offering all qualifications (on demand) through the medium of Welsh.

By providing qualifications and resources in Welsh, we aim to support and empower Welsh speaking learners to achieve their full potential, promoting inclusivity by removing language barriers in education and enriching their learning experience by respecting and supporting cultural identity.

To ensure the availability of qualifications and resources through the medium of Welsh, Agored Cymru will:

  • work with centres and Qualifications Wales to develop and maintain Welsh-language versions of our qualifications and resources
  • allocate resources and invest in the translation of assessments, materials and supporting resources into Welsh, ensuring both linguistic accuracy and cultural sensitivity
  • facilitate training and professional development for educators and assessors, enabling them to deliver qualifications effectively in Welsh and provide appropriate language support to learners
  • regularly review and update this policy statement to ensure our Welsh-medium qualification provision remains aligned with policy and legislative developments in Wales, as well as the evolving needs of Welsh-speaking learners
  • engage with Welsh-medium and bilingual centres to seek feedback, drive continuous improvement, and address concerns or suggestions related to the qualifications we make available in Welsh
  • communicate clearly our policy position on the availability of Welsh-medium qualifications to centres
  • comply fully with the Conditions of Recognition set out by Qualifications Wales in respect of Welsh-medium qualifications.

Through our commitment to this policy, we seek to foster a more inclusive and equitable educational landscape.

For further details on Welsh-medium qualifications and the supporting resources currently available, please visit our website (https://www.agored.cymru/).