Bilingualism / Dwyieithrwydd
Why choose a Welsh education?
One of the main benefits, is that children become proficient in Welsh through being immersed in the language by the end of secondary school. This can be a real asset in the Welsh job market, where more opportunities are open to Welsh speakers.
There are also educational benefits in learning two languages, with research showing that it helps develop cognitive skills. Children in Wales who fully immerse themselves in the learning of Cymraeg often have superior writing skills and find it easier to learn other languages as they get older, due to their grounding in two languages.
Literacy
Here you will find Literacy information for pupils and parents.
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Numeracy
The Numeracy Framework in the new curriculum for Wales intertwines mathematical skills into all areas of learning, ensuring students apply these competencies across varied contexts and subjects. It aims not merely to foster mathematical understanding but also to apply these skills practically and relatably in real-world situations.
Adopting the Numeracy Framework enriches students’ numerical and analytical abilities, making learning more engaging and relevant to everyday life. It not only mitigates math anxiety by showcasing the tangible applications of mathematics but also prepares pupils to navigate a world that demands robust numerical skills and critical thinking.
Digital Competency Framework
The Digital Competency Framework, embedded within the new curriculum for Wales, is pivotal in equipping students with the essential digital skills required in our technologically-driven world. This framework seeks to enhance students’ capacities in utilising, understanding, and creating with digital technologies across all areas of learning. The ultimate aim is to foster a comprehensive digital literacy, ensuring pupils are adept at safely and critically navigating, contributing to, and interpreting the digital world, thereby preparing them for an increasingly interconnected and digitalised future.
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Year 7 Skills Support
To support our Year 7 learners as they begin their journey at Chepstow School, we have created a series of parent information videos focusing on the key skills that underpin success across the curriculum: Literacy, Bilingualism, Numeracy, and Digital Competence (DCF).
These short videos are designed to help parents and carers understand how these skills are developed in school, why they are important, and how they can be supported at home. The videos provide practical guidance, examples of learning activities, and simple strategies that families can use to build confidence and reinforce learning beyond the classroom.
By working together, we can ensure that every learner develops the essential skills needed to become an independent, confident and successful learner.
We encourage all Year 7 parents and carers to watch these videos and join us in supporting their child’s learning journey, helping them to develop the literacy, bilingualism, numeracy and digital competence skills that will enable them to flourish both within and beyond the classroom.