As an organisation passionate about giving every child the opportunity to play, learn and grow through the medium of Welsh, Mudiad Meithrin is delighted to announce the launch of its resource and training package, Cylch i Bawb – Cylch for All, on Thursday 27 January.
Making equality and diversity a key part of early years education is at the heart of the package launched this week. Cylch i Bawb is a brand-new resource aimed at Cylchoedd Meithrin.
The only training of its kind available though the medium of Welsh, it will focus on equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring that anyone who wants to be part of the Mudiad Meithrin community gets the same warm welcome. The resource will consider the experiences of individuals and will encourage people to think about their setting and how best to provide a fair and inclusive service.
James Lusted, the facilitator at the launch said:
“I am pleased to be leading this important debate as inclusion is a subject that is very close to my heart. I have lived experience of challenging prejudices and overcoming obstacles, not because of my inability but society’s inability to consider everyone. So, I’m pleased that Mudiad Meithrin is prioritising this training for early years childcare and education settings. My journey to becoming a Welsh-speaker began when my parents sent me to Cylch Meithrin and it’s great to see that the children of Wales in all their diversity continue to have their first experiences in Welsh through Mudiad Meithrin.”
Helen Williams is Head of Training and Academi at Mudiad Meithrin, she said:
“Cylch i Bawb is a wonderful resource that celebrates diversity and provides a solid foundation for equality issues at the Cylch. We are very proud of this new learning package which we have created in conjunction with our staff and practitioners. This is an opportunity to educate and train all Cylch staff and local committees on equality and diversity issues.
“The Welsh language belongs to everyone, and we believe that every child has the right to learn the language – we welcome all young children to enjoy early years care and education in our settings. It’s a priority for us as an organisation to ensure that all our practitioners have access to suitable, accurate and high-quality learning and development resources.”
Wan Toone is a practitioner at the Cylch Meithrin in Holywell and appears in a film which is part of the Cylch i Bawb resource. She talks about her experience:
“When my daughter was at Meithrin Plws, a member of staff handed me a leaflet advertising the Early Years Education Level 3 NVQ Course with Cam wrth Gam. I decided to go for an interview and was delighted to be offered a place.
“I’ve been the Leader of the Holywell Cylch Meithrin since 2009. The job has given me so many opportunities and confidence to use my Welsh. The children treat me the same as everyone else; this makes it easier for children of different ethnicities to recognise that they are also equals amongst their peers. I think Cylch i Bawb will be a great addition to the training already available from Mudiad Meithrin.”
The launch will take place at 19:00 on the 27th of January. During the event there will be a discussion with a panel of experts as well as guest speakers. Anyone with an interest in the area is welcome to attend the virtual event. To register visit http://meithrin.cymru/ events