SELECT: Commonly asked questions... Q01: Who are Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin, and what do they do? Q02: Why read this information? Q03: What are the advantages of being bilingual? Q04: But I can't speak Welsh! Q05: Other activities Q06: How do we use the Welsh language at home if only one partner can speak it? Q07: Do children mix up the two languages? Q08: How can I help my child at meithrin or school if I can't speak Welsh? Q09: Why should we bother speaking Welsh at home if our child can learn Welsh at school? Q10: Will learning two languages affect my child's English? Q11: What if my child has special needs? Q12: Is Welsh a difficult language to learn? Q13: I like to read with my child. How can parents do this if they don't speak Welsh? Q14: Why should my child learn to speak what is, after all, a minority language? Q15: Wouldn't it be better for the child to learn a more 'useful' language like French, German or Spanish? Q16: O.K - I'm convinced! - what's the first step

Question 1: Who are Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin, and what do they do?

Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin is a voluntary organisation, specialising in establishing quality Welsh-medium early years groups, and providing them with pastoral care, guidance, and training. The range of provision ranges from parent/carer and toddler groups, to early years care and education groups; from after school provision to full day care facilities. Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin is the principal Welsh-medium early years care and education organisation in Wales, with strong links with the Welsh Language Board, the Welsh Assembly, and Early Years Partnerships in each county in Wales. You can learn more about the Mudiad by visiting its website, www.mym.co.uk

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