The Eisteddfod and Gofalwn Cymru | WeCare Wales have created a partnership to raise awareness and hopefully attract Welsh speakers of all levels to consider a career in the care field
WeCare Wales will sponsor the day by creating a Caring Day. The aim of WeCare Wales is to raise awareness and understanding about social care and early years, childcare and play which support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Both sectors play a vital role in maintaining the well-being, independence of people and for children, supporting them to develop and grow.
WeCare Wales staff members will be in the Eisteddfod promoting its free training courses - Introduction to childcare and Introduction to social care - which give adults in Wales a taste of what it's like to work in care. The team will also speak to the public to get their views on the importance of the Welsh language within care in Wales.
Promoting people's rights and focusing on the person and what is important to them is an important part of Heledd's role as a Physiotherapist in the reablement team at Rhondda Cynon Taf. In a recent interview with Heledd she explained how communicating with people in their chosen language was so important to her and her role. She explained how building relationships with people in their first language would not only build trust but have a positive impact on their well-being.
During the week of the Eisteddfod it will be National Play day. The theme for the day will be: “Play – the culture of childhood
Supporting play, fun and friendships.”
We recently had the privilege of meeting with Llanharan Community Development Project in Rhondda Cynon Taf to understand more about the importance of this service. During the Eisteddfod we will be celebrating the rich and vibrant culture of children's play by sharing images and case study videos of our time with the children and their play workers.
Another person who is passionate about educating the next generation through the medium of Welsh is Helen, who is a Nursery Leader at Pontypool Nursery School. She is responsible for planning daily activities to help the children learn, keep the children safe and ensure that the nursery is a safe and suitable environment for all.
Helen said:
“Parents really value a community nursery which teaches through the medium of Welsh and as more and more families choose Welsh medium education, we need more Welsh speakers training to work in the non-maintained preschool sector”
The Caring Day, on 6 August, includes a full programme including promoting training courses to announce the winner of the Caring in Welsh award 2024.
At 12:30pm in the Lido Visitor Centre, Social Care Wales will announce the winner of the Caring through Welsh 2024 award. This is Social Care Wales' annual award which recognises and celebrates people who provide excellent care and support through the medium of Welsh.
This year, five employees from across Wales have been shortlisted, with the winner chosen by public vote. Voting opens from 16 July and closes on 31 July.
Here is the link for more details and to vote Social Care Wales
Then at 3pm in the Societies tent, there will be a joint Health, Care and Welsh language event between Social Care Wales and Coleg Welsh National to discuss the importance of the Welsh language in the health and care sector from cradle to grave, and to discuss what's next in terms of the Welsh language.
For more information search for WeCare Wales on X @WeCareWales, Facebook @WeCareWale or Instagram @gofalwncymrucares. We will be sharing case study videos and photos to showcase the amazing work of these sectors on our social channels during the festival.
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