🌟 Attention, Carmarthenshire locals! 🎓 There’s a hot topic brewing about Ysgol Llansteffan, a lovely primary school facing potential closure, and its impact on the Welsh language. 📚🇬🇧
Cymdeithas yr Iaith, a passionate Welsh language advocacy group, has raised concerns about students being pushed towards English-medium education due to insufficient alternatives. They argue that closing the school could negatively affect the community’s linguistic future. Are they right? 🤔
The Welsh Language Commissioner is on the case and has opened an investigation into whether Carmarthenshire Council has fully explored all the implications. The Council issued a notice to close the school by the end of this academic year, citing low pupil numbers. But, the school has reportedly seen an increase in pupils since last year. 🤷♂️
Ffred Ffransis of Cymdeithas yr Iaith claims keeping Ysgol Llansteffan open is the most cost-effective and beneficial option for maintaining Welsh-medium education locally. Plus, the idea is to maximise the school building’s potential, possibly generating additional funds. 💡💰
Cllr Glynog Davies assures that all factors, including the impact on the Welsh language, will be scrutinised. Feedback from the statutory notice period is under review, and a comprehensive report is in the works before any final decisions. 📝
Will Ysgol Llansteffan continue to be a crucial hub for Welsh language education? Will a fresh consultation unfold? Share your thoughts below! 🌿📢
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