Deciding to raise your children bilingually is an important decision . Decision is going to have an influence on your life you you as parents and children .
There are many advantages of speaking two languages . Your children can enjoy two cultures . They can also bridge between generations by speaking the same language as her grandmother and father - grandfather , grandparents , and extended family . Also , there are economic benefits . In Wales today , employers are looking for people who can speak and work in both languages .
If you and your partner speak Welsh , more than likely you speak Welsh with each other as family . Your child will thus become fully bilingual.
If your partner does not speak Welsh , I'm sure you've asked the question before your baby is born : "Do we want our children to speak Welsh? "This is a very important question you ask yourself and your partner. It is important that you discuss this and consider the views both of you . If you wish to raise your children bilingually it is important that you both see and understand the benefits of doing this. A lot of information to help you on the right side of the screen .
If only one of you who can speak Welsh , you might want to get some advice and assistance on how to raise your children through two languages .
We have lots of experience and expertise in Wales of raising children bilingually . We are ahead of most countries in many ways , in terms of understanding the process . So , let us share this experience together .
Growth Plan
Are you a parent and looking for advice and information on raising children bilingually ? A member of a family where one parent speaks Welsh and the other not , and worry about raising your child to speak more than one language? Maybe you 're expecting a child at the moment and want to know about the benefits of working up that child bilingually , or rather in raising bilingual children already and want more information about local events . Whatever your question is a project by the Board , Growth ( see link on right side of screen ) , a comprehensive website containing all the information you need .

Pre-School Education
In Wales, part-time statutory education available to every child from the term following the child's birthday is 3 years old . Statutory education full time at the start of term following the child 's birthday 4.
First Welsh-medium pre-school education providers is Nursery Schools Movement ( MYM ) .
MYM runs a variety of provisions in all parts of Wales . You do not need that you or your child can speak Welsh to access provision.
Nursery

The Circles Nursery caters for children from 2 years old up to school age .

Children can go to the Nursery , whether they speak Welsh or not . They offer opportunities for children to play , learn and socialize through the medium .

At this age children's spoken language is rapidly developing . It will give them the opportunity to make friends and enjoy playing with them through the medium set strong foundations to build upon.

Around 550 playgroups throughout Wales , with over 10,000 children are attending . ( Figures MYM )

Ti a Fi
Cylch Ti a Fi caters for children from birth to school age .
They offer opportunities for parents and carers to enjoy playing with their children in an informal atmosphere through the language, in socializing with other parents . You do not need that you or your child can speak Welsh to join the local Parent and Toddler Group . You're welcome to join in the activities, and maybe you learn a few Gymraeg yourself on the road.

Some Ti a Fi groups run courses " Welsh for the Family " presents stories , songs and rhymes in Welsh and some simple phrases to use at home .

For further information about Nursery Schools Movement or to find your Cylch Ti a Fi or local Nursery Circle , visit their website:- www.mym.co.uk (Find a Cylch)

YGG Pontardawe
Alltycham Drive, Pontardawe, SA8 4JX
Headteacher: Mrs Myfanwy Rees (Head)
Tel: 01792 862136 Fax: 01792 862136
Email: yggpontardawe@npted.org
Website: http://www.yggpontardawe.ik.org

YG Y Wern
Clare Road, Ystalyfera, SA9 2AJ
Headteacher: Mr Gwilym Jones (Head)
Tel: 01639 842242 Fax: 01639 849108
Email: ygywern@npted.org

YGG Blaendulais
Seven Sisters, SA10 9AA
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Windsor Brown (Acting Head)
Tel: 01639 700342 Fax: 01639 700342
Email: yggblaendulais@npted.org
Website: http://www.yggblaend.baglanit.org.uk/

YGG Castell-nedd
Woodland Road, SA11 3AL
Headteacher: Mr Tudur Jones (Head)
Tel: 01639 637701 Fax: 01639 639772
Email: yggcastellnedd@npted.org
Website: http://www.yggcn.co.uk/

YGG Cwm Nedd
New Street, Glynneath, SA11 5AA
Headteacher: Mr Rhodri Siôn (Head)
Tel: 01639 720530 Fax: 01639 729175
Email: yggcwmnedd@npted.org
Website: http://gymraegcwmnedd.createprimary.net/

YGG Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
New Road, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, SA18 1UN
Headteacher: Mr Keri Morgan (Head)
Tel: 01269 822238 Fax: 01269 824956
Email: ygggwauncaegurwen@npted.org
Website: http://www.gwauncaegurwen.baglanit.org.uk

YGG Rhosafan
Marine Drive, SA12 7NN
Headteacher: Mrs Julia Griffiths (Head)
Tel: 01639 896338 Fax: 01639 882932
Email: yggrhosafan@npted.org
Website: http://www.rhosafan.baglanit.org.uk/

YGG Tyle''r Ynn
Llansawel Crescent, SA11 2UN
Headteacher: Mrs Sian Hart (Head)
Tel: 01639 812229
Email: yggtylerynn@npted.org
Website: http://www.tylerynn.ik.org/

YGGD Cwmgors
Heol Y Gors, Cwmgors, SA18 1RF
Headteacher: Mrs Ann Blank (Head)
Tel: 01269 822306 Fax: 01269 822306
Email: yggdcwmgors@npted.org

YGGD Cwmllynfell
Heol Y Bryn, Cwmllynfell, SA9 2FJ
Headteacher: Mrs Lynne Brier (Head)
Tel: 01639 830630
Email: yggdcwmllynfell@npted.org

YGGD Rhiwfawr
Rhiw Road, Rhiwfawr, SA9 2RF
Headteacher: Mr Gwilym Jones (Head)
Tel: 01639 830651
Email: yggdrhiwfawr@npted.org

YGGD Trebannws
Swansea Road, Trebanos, Pontardawe, SA8 4BL
Headteacher: Mrs Miriam Powles (Head)
Tel: 01792 864004 Fax: 01792 830930
Email: yggdtrebannws@npted.org
Website: http://www.trebannws.ik.org/

Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera
Glan-yr-Afon, Ystalyfera, SA9 2JJ
Headteacher: Mr David Williams (Head)
Tel: 01639 842129 Fax: 01639 845681
Email: ygystalyfera@npted.org
Website: http://www.ysgolgyfunystalyfera.co.uk