The Welsh Journey
Did you know, you can start your Welsh Language Journey with your baby from birth!
Introducing Welsh to your baby early on will give your child a good start in becoming bilingual; help give your child a sense of belonging; and make it easier to learn another language! Learning Welsh at an early age can also support your child’s future education. Bilingual children tend to think in a more flexible and creative way; they can be better at analysing data and multitasking; and can find it easier to learn additional languages in the future! Your child could be part of the 43% of people across the globe who are bilingual – or the 17% who are multilingual (Preply, 2025).
Take a look at our Welsh Journey below to see how you could support your child’s journey.
Don’t worry if your child is a little older, it’s never too late to support their journey.
0 – 18 Months
Cymraeg i Blant
Join Cymraeg i Blant for groups like: Baby Massage, Baby Yoga or Welsh Rhyme time, sign and story. You can also join online groups like ‘Me and My Baby’ and ‘Cuppa & Chat’. You can find more information here. Or by searching Cymraeg i Blant Blaenau Gwent on Facebook.
0-4 Years
Ti a Fi & Clwb Cwtch
Ti a Fi Groups are weekly drop in parent and toddler groups. They are a great opportunity to make new friends and start to develop your language with your little one. These groups are open to anyone, no matter what level of Welsh they speak! We are really lucky in Blaenau Gwent to have a wealth of Ti a Fi’s. You can find all of these groups on our website.
Clwb Cwtch is an 8 week Welsh taster course for parents to be, parents, carers and extended family members. You can find out more about this course here.
2-4 Years
Cylch Meithrin
Cylch Meithrin’s are Welsh-Medium Childcare settings who provide early years’ education for children aged two to school age, promoting development through play in a Welsh-speaking environment. They help children become bilingual while enjoying social interaction and quality learning experiences. Your child does not have to speak Welsh to join a Cylch Meithrin, the incredible staff will support all children, no matter what their level of language. You can find a full list of Welsh Medium provisions on our website. All provisions are also available for Flying Start families as well!
4+ Years
Welsh Medium School
Welsh-medium schools in Wales provide education primarily through the Welsh language, aiming to develop bilingual proficiency in pupils. They promote Welsh culture and identity, ensuring learners can confidently use Welsh in both academic and everyday contexts. Welsh-medium education offers children the opportunity to become fluent in both Welsh and English, enhancing their cognitive skills and communication abilities. It supports smoother educational transitions, improves future career prospects, and fosters a strong connection to Welsh culture and identity. You can find out more about supporting your child’s bilingual journey here.
