Parents won't be asked why they chose Welsh language

by Savannah

Parents will not be asked why they choose Welsh medium education for their children after a council responded to concerns from the Welsh language commissioner and opposition councillors.

Cabinet members of Pembrokeshire council voted to amend the controversial proposal, with the specific reference to the Welsh language being removed.

Education officers will instead explore the demand for school places based on language provision, learning outcomes, transport, facilities and additional learning needs.

Deputy leader Paul Miller, who made the original proposal and the revised amendment accused the opposition leader Huw Murphy of "creating division in Pembrokeshire".

He also claimed the Mr Murphy had tried to portray the administration as "anti-Welsh."

The new proposal was passed unanimously by six cabinet members on Wednesday.

The virtual meeting was not attended by three cabinet members, including the councillor responsible for education, Guy Woodham, and Plaid Cymru's Rhys Sinnett.

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