THE HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY 20 2017


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3 News Welsh Education review proved positive CEREDIGION COUNTY


COUNCIL have approved a proposal of the Welsh in Education Strategic Plan 2017-2020 at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (Jan 17) where an increase in young Welsh speakers was encouraged. The purpose of the discussion


was to provide the Cabinet with information on the content of the ‘Welsh in Education Strategic Plan 2017-2020’ in order to publish the strategy by June 1 as required by Welsh Government. The ‘Welsh in Education Strategic


Plan 2017-2020’ is a statutory document approved by the Welsh Government and is a requirement for Education Authorities. A consultation was held on the


document between October 19 and December 13, 2013 and 19 responses were received to the consultation. Following the comments received, amendments have been made to the plan with The Local Authority, providing information and targets against seven learning areas or strategic outcomes. The outcomes involve more


seven-year-olds being taught through the medium of Welsh, more pupils continuing to improve their Welsh skills on transfer from primary to secondary school, more learners aged 14-16 and 16-19 studying for qualifications and subjects through the medium of Welsh, more learners with higher skills in Welsh, Welsh-medium provision for learners with Additional Learning Needs, and workforce planning and continuous professional development. Describing the document in greater


detail, Cllr Hag Harris stated that the paper is at the end of its journey through the council system and though it was adopted three years ago, it is now time to renew the changes. Cllr Harris went on to talk about


one of the objectives relating to more seven-year-olds being taught through the medium of Welsh, whereby the baseline is currently 1.2%. The baseline, according to Cllr


Harris, can still be improved despite being currently high as there are many Welsh-medium schools throughout the county. It will also present an opportunity for younger people to develop their language fluency. Cllr Harris concluded by telling


Cabinet members that he is confident that the baseline increase can be achieved and by looking at the scrutiny at great length, he is happy with the current direction. Challenging the document,


Strategic Director of Learning and Partnerships Barry Rees addressed the outcome of additional learning skills by telling Cabinet members that despite being appropriate, there will be obligations placed onto the strategy. Barry Rees concluded by saying


that the background has a corporate strategy whereby the council has the aim to encourage young people to be fluent in Welsh by the age of 14. With Council Leader Ellen ap


Gwynn stating that the Minister aims for one million people to be fluent Welsh speakers, Cabinet members approved the baseline increase, along with an independent report into the options for extending the provision of Welsh education in the county.


Young boy approached by man in Aberystwyth


Hag Harries: ‘Time to review progress’


Barry Rees: Policy wants children to be fluent in Welsh by 14:


Intoxicated carpenter found asleep behind wheel AFTER a heavy drinking session


with a friend, a self-employed carpenter decided to set up camp for the night in his car, but still faced court for being in charge of the vehicle while drink. Dewi Richard Lewis, 25, of


Henllan, Machynlleth, attended Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Jan 18) and pleaded guilty to being in charge of vehicle while above the legal alcohol limit. The offence took place on


December 18 on North Parade in Aberystwyth where the defendant was in charge of a Renault Traffic while having 99mcg of alcohol in 100ml of his breath. Prosecutor Helen Tench explained


to the court that at 7.10am on December 18, officers on patrol saw a van which


was parked on the right hand side of the carriageway, facing the incorrect way.


When they approached the vehicle,


the officers saw Lewis lying flat in his car, asleep with his feet hanging in the air and music playing from the radio. Ms Tench added that when the


defendant woke up, the officers noted his glazed eyes and confused attitude. Lewis was breathalysed and was


told he had 99mcg of alcohol in 100ml of his breath, which exceeded the prescribed limit. In an interview, he stated that he


went shopping in Aberystwyth with his friend the day before. They decided to go for a few drinks afterwards and then he heading back to his vehicle to sleep. Lewis went on to say that he had ten pints of alcohol, which included


cocktails and shots, and did not know why his vehicle was facing the wrong way.


Defending Lewis, Alison Mathias


said that the defendant had travelled to Aberystwyth with his friend and his intention was to travel home on the train instead of driving home. Lewis had lost his friend during the


night while meeting other friends and that the next thing he remembered was being woken up by the police. Magistrates said Lewis had a


serious intake of alcohol, but had the ‘sense to sleep it off’. The defendant was ordered to pay a fine of £330, £85 prosecution costs and £33 surcharge for the offence. Additionally, Lewis received 10


penalty points on his licence for his actions.


MADE TO MEASURE - FITTEDWITH PRIDE


DYFED-POWYS POLICE are


investigating a suspicious incident following a report that a man approached a young boy at the Glanceulan Estate, Penrhyncoch, Aberystwyth on Saturday (Jan 14).


The incident occurred between 3pm and 3:45pm. The boy was not hurt in any way


and did not engage in conversation with the man. Officers attended the area immediately but the man was not located. The man is described as being


dressed in dark/black trainers, trousers and jacket and carrying a mobile phone. Enquiries are continuing and


police are carrying out extra patrols in the area. PC Sarah Edwards said: “We’re


carrying out enquiries to try to identify this man. I must emphasise that no one was hurt and that officers are doing everything we can to identify the person and to make sure the area remains safe. “Anyone with information is


urged to call 101.”


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