Mudiad Meithrin is proud to announce that the Dewin and Doti YouTube Channel had released its 100th video – a significant milestone for the team after a successful year of delivering creative and educational Welsh content to young children and their families across Wales.
Thanks to a grant of nearly £497,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund, the Dewin and Doti YouTube channel (Dewin a Doti – YouTube) has been able to develop content that promotes inclusivity, creativity, and fun-based learning. Over the past year, the channel has attracted more than 1,200 subscribers and achieved an incredible total of 102,000 views since its launch in March last year.
Fflur Dafydd, Project Leader for the Dewin and Doti Channel, said:
“Publishing our 100th video is a special milestone for us, and this particular video is especially significant as it is the first to feature British Sign Language (BSL). By working with Wales Council for Deaf People, we have ensured the content is accessible for the deaf community, aligning with Mudiad Meithrin’s mission to ensure that every child, from all backgrounds and abilities, has the same opportunity to enjoy and benefit from the channel’s content.”
The video, titled “Stori Ar Wib“ (Full Speed Story) is signed by Claire Sanders using BSL, with narration provided by the popular singer and actor Yws Gwynedd. Stori Ar WIb – BSL
Hafwen Bilenki, Registered Sign Language Interpreter, added:
“ Providing deaf children access to Welsh language content in BSL allows them to enjoy the same things as their siblings and peers. This fosters a sense of inclusivity and eliminates communication barriers, allowing them to fully participate and engage with the Welsh language. This not only enhances their cultural experience and supports their linguistic development and overall well-being, but also embraces bilingualism and celebrates the diversity of languages in Wales for both deaf and hearing children.”
The channel’s team is committed to continue creating diverse and enriching content for families across Wales and beyond. Dewin and Doti will aspire to reach even more audiences over the next two years to fulfil the project’s aims.
The channel offers a variety of Welsh-language content for young children, with English subtitles to help non-Welsh-speaking parents learn the language alongside their children. The content includes Amser Canu (Singalong Time), Hwyl gyda Dewin a Doti (Fun with Dewin and Doti), Amser Dysgu (Learning Time), Yoga gyda Dewin a Doti (Yoga with Dewin and Doti), and much more on the Dewin a Doti – YouTube Channel.