Pupil Level Annual Schools' Census First Language Data Collection, 11/06/09 [W]

The Welsh Assembly Government is consulting on a proposal to include data on pupils' first language in the Pupil Level Annual Schools' Census (PLASC), the proposed means of collecting such data and a broad outline of the guidance which will support its introduction.

The purpose of this approach will be:

(a) to better understand the linguistic diversity of the school population in Wales; and

(b) to assist the Welsh Assembly Government, LEAs and schools in planning and providing services to support pupils with additional language development needs so that all pupils have every opportunity to fulfil their potential.

The consultation document is available to download from the Welsh Assembly Government website.