This scheme received the approval of the welsh language commissioner on 3. The council is bound by the welsh language wales measure 2011, according to which the welsh language commissioner can require certain standards to be put in place by organisations affected by the legislation. A body providing information to the welsh language commissioner. The welsh government has a vision that by 2050 there will be a million welsh speakers in wales. The welsh language commissioner has a statutory duty to monitor organisations compliance with the welsh language standards, and investigate complaints. Annual report to the welsh language commissioner on. If the scheme is suitable we will assist you through the process of receiving official welsh language commissioner approval for your voluntary. This report covers the period from october 20 to october 2014. Search this list to find the welsh language commissioners recommendations regarding the standard forms of welsh placenames. Linguaskin case studies satisfied customers and their stories. Appointment of welsh language commissioner welsh government. Annual report to welsh language commissioner 20142015. That cabinet approve a response to the welsh governments white paper on the proposed public services staff commission as appended. Welsh assembly officials said the system would allow staff and assembly members to work in the language of their choice and would help it provide exemplary bilingual services.
It is within her power to impose enforcement action, county court judgements and fines. Budgets, funding, data collection, term dates and admissions. Atebol have a youtube playlist with welsh language stories. City and county of swansea council break language standards 09. It sets out some of the tools that can be used to support individual care, share information and communicate with colleagues during this exceptional time. The first such video i ever saw, as it happens, was from guidance software, many years ago. Commission will take into account the welsh language commissioner s bilingual software guidelines and standards and any other guidance issued by the welsh language commissioner. The european commission provides a range of guidance documents to assist stakeholders in implementing directives related to medical devices. Acting in accordance with the commissioners compliance notice is a statutory duty for the council.
Pupil inclusion, wellbeing, behaviour and attendance. The appointment of the commissioner is made by the first minister. Nov 24, 2011 to achieve this, rhodri glyn thomas am, the assembly commissioner with responsibility for the welsh language, and assembly staff have been working with microsoft to develop a welsh language model for their microsoft translator and bing translator machine translation systems, which can be used within microsoft office. Ccdg is committed to assessing the need from staff for installing a welsh language interface for software used by staff by 1122014 and taking appropriate action. For guidance on welsh language technologies, websites and software guides. Following on from wsa member demand, the wsa has created a suite of welsh language resources in conjunction with the welsh language commissioner wlc and sport wales. Type a name or part of a name into the box below to search the placenames list. A new database system was introduced with a switchable language interface. You can also report concerns to the welsh language commissioner.
Terminology, style guide, local action resource pack. Welsh language tribunal, promoting the welsh language. Cardiff university welsh language operational standards. The standards explain how we use the welsh language in various situations and the activities and services that we provide to the public, audited bodies, our stakeholders and employees through the medium of welsh. The organisation will have to carry out a public consultation on their language scheme, in order to receive comments from the public. On 15 july 2016, the european commission updated meddev 2. A copy of the compliance notice containing all the standards is available within the reference material section of this document and outlines the welsh language services any. In wales, so that people can use these programmes in their language of choice. Vacancy museums, archives and libraries mald team support 3 posts recruitment principles the welsh governments recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the civil service commission s recruitment principles. Legally nonbinding guidance documents, adopted by the medical device coordination group mdcg in accordance with article 105 of regulation 7452017, pursue the objective of ensuring uniform application of the. Linguaskin enables content on the marketing zone and it zone sites to be maintained and published bilingually in welsh.
A practical pack for sports clubs and associations on how to develop a bilingual, welsh and english approach to sports activities in wales. You must provide the welsh language commissioner if requested by the commissioner with any information which relates to your compliance with the service delivery standards, the policy making standards or the operational standards with which you are under a duty to. This guidance is the welsh governments interpretation of the welsh language standards and outlines how communication and marketing work prepared and delivered by, or for, the welsh government, should treat the welsh language. The welsh language act 1993 places a statutory duty on every public body providing services to the public in wales to produce a welsh language scheme. Ministry of justice welsh language scheme 201718 annual monitoring report to the welsh language commissioner september 2018 introduction this report covers the period from 1 april 2017 to 31 march 2018 and is a self. The commissioners saw the welsh language as a drawback and noted that the moral and material condition of the people would only improve with the introduction of english. Google translate plan for welsh assembly ridiculous. Equality information on our workforce equality and human. For each point, there is a summary as to why the issue was researched and the recommendations which can be made for contemporary linguistic norms. The welsh language commissioners role is to facilitate and. The notice outlined the colleges duty to meet 178 of the statutory welsh language standards established by the welsh government under the welsh language wales measure 2011, and imposed by the welsh language commissioners.
People in wales should be able to live their lives through the medium of welsh if they choose to. Consultation archive list we want to ensure the information on our website is up to date so we archive old consultations to avoid any confusion when you are searching for information on our site. Access to the elibrary website and eresources is instant to anyone connected to the nhs wales network or otherwise by using an openathens account. An in depth document on welsh language considerations relating to information technology. When preparing their language scheme, the organisation must follow the welsh language commissioners statutory guidance. Welsh language software such as cysgliad should be available to all welsh speaking staff who wish to use it. Annual report to the welsh language commissioner on implementation of lsb welsh language scheme 1. Provides for an advisory panel to the welsh language commissioner. These replace the system of welsh language schemes provided for by the welsh. Welsh language spellchecking and grammarchecking software continued to be part of the standard workstation build for all members of staff. This guide provides guidance to charities and businesses on using the welsh language on social. Please note that guidance for stakeholders to implement the medical devices regulations is now available on a dedicated page. You can refine the search by choosing a local authority from the dropdown menu.
Weve saved some files called cookies on your device. Public bodies across wales are being told which services they will be required to provide in welsh. In terms of technology, there are an ever increasing range of exciting. The welsh language wales measure 2011 nawm 1 the 2011 measure makes provision for the specification of standards of conduct in relation to the welsh language standards. Sep 30, 2015 public bodies across wales are being told which services they will be required to provide in welsh. In fact, there are many shortcomings in the teaching and learning of welsh as a second language lewis, 2012.
This section provides general guidance on best practice when developing bilingual software applications for use within wales, and by welsh. These will be handled in accordance with our service standards and our existing complaints procedure. The welsh language commissioner s main aim is to promote and facilitate the use of the welsh language. A chap sat at his desk holding up relevant pieces of hardware, plugging in drives and showing what scrolled up his screen. The welsh language wales measure 2011 the measure confirmed the official status of the welsh language in wales, created a new regulatory system of welsh language standards, and created the role of the welsh language commissioner the commissioner. It will be the welsh language commissioner s first inquiry since meri huws started the job in april. These replace the system of welsh language schemes provided for by the welsh language. Under the welsh language act 1993 every public body providing services to the. The commissioner would have more powerful enforcement powers than have been available to the welsh language board to ensure that welsh language services are delivered. Cardiff university welsh language operational standards policy 3 1 policy statement 1. Welsh language standards, legislation for the welsh language. Tips, advice and guidance on where you can get support for your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cardiff university welsh language operational standards policy 7. From 04 sept 2017 and as and when required when designing new websites, or redeveloping existing websites, the commission will take into account the welsh language commissioner s bilingual software guidelines and standards and any other guidance issued by the welsh language commissioner. The welsh language commissioner will make comments and recommendations on your draft bearing in mind the nature and structure of your organization. The wales audit office and the auditor general for wales are committed to implementing and maintaining the welsh language standards opens in new window. The welsh language board has accused the assembly commission, responsible for daytoday. The welsh language commissioners main aims are to promote and facilitate the use of welsh and to uphold the rights of welsh speakers. Museums, archives and libraries mald team support 3.
Delivering the active offer information pack health. Uk was built to meet the needs of all users, including welshlanguage speakers. Qualifications wales and credit and qualifications framework cqfw running and managing a school. Housing and regeneration minister confident in tan 20 bbc. Welsh language scheme the money advice services welsh language scheme 5.
Compliance with welsh language standards the police and crime commissioner is committed to ensuring that he, and his office, comply with the welsh language standards outlined in the final compliance notice issued by the welsh language commissioner in september 2016. Public bodies receive new welsh language rules for services. The secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport has appointed owen derbyshire, anita george and rhodri williams as members of the s4c authority for a period of 4 years commencing 2. Aug 08, 2012 an inquiry is to be held into the use of the welsh language in the health and care sectors. The welsh language commissioner has a statutory duty to monitor organisations compliance with the welsh language standards, and investigate complaints and breaches in compliance. The welsh language commissioner appointment regulations 2011. The legal services board lsb is the independent body responsible for overseeing the regulation of lawyers in england and wales. If you use assistive technology please tell us what. This paper is an important contribution to the field and provides a valuable analysis of the current situation. When designing new websites, or redeveloping our existing websites, we will take into account the welsh language commissioners technology, websites and software. Annual monitoring report to the welsh language commissioner 5 the money advice service.
The corporate management team, led by the chief executive, oversees the daytoday operation of the councils services. Comisiynydd y gymraeg welsh language commissioner home welsh. Includes health and wellbeing, bullying and absence. When designing or improving our website, we have taken the welsh language commissioners bilingual software guidelines and standards into consideration and any other guidance issued by the welsh language commissioner with regard to developing websites. All staff should consult the guidelines and other guidance when changes are made to the welsh language sections of current the website. In most circumstances, the most helpful thing to do is introduce readers to the english terms but explain them in the audiences own language. Welsh language standards compliance report to the welsh. Natural forest regrowth area in llwyncelyn porth pdf 72kb opens in new window glastir report pdf 4,664kb opens in new window tir gofal report pdf 817kb opens in new window operations of the forestry commission wales report pdf 1,297kb opens in new window.
Guidance documents to assist stakeholders in implementing directives related to. The updated version replaces an earlier version of meddev 2. The european commission provides a range of guidance documents to assist stakeholders in implementing the medical devices regulations. Whenever we post english language publications on our websites, the welsh versions will be posted at the same time, if available. Welsh language commissioners technology, websites and software. Welsh language health use inquiry by commissioner bbc news. Further and higher education, adult learning and training. Gower college swansea received its final compliance notice from the welsh language commissioner in september 2017. Aleds appointment is therefore vitally important in realising the welsh governments vision that has been set out in the cymraeg 2050 strategy. The welsh language commissioner is issuing notices to local councils, the welsh government and. Idioms and technical language often have no direct translation.
Business wales, part of the welsh government, offers information, advice and guidance to new and existing businesses. This, in turn, will lead to the establishment of rights for welsh speakers. Uk, run by the government digital service gds, brings together information and services from every uk government department and hundreds of agencies and arms length bodies. The resource includes a range of free support and resources to allow wsa members and the wider sporting sector to develop their use of the welsh language. I therefore welcome this publication by cardiff universitys school of welsh in the metanet white paper series, which provides us with valuable knowledge with regards to welsh language technology. Chapter recognises that the welsh language has official status in wales and should be treated no less favourably than the english language. This advice has been developed by the nhs wales information governance management advisory group and is endorsed by the information commissioner s office and welsh government. Housing and regeneration minister carl sargeant expressed his confidence in the governments recent announcement on tan 20 which lays out how the planning system should treat the welsh language. Linguaskin case studies satisfied customers and their. This list is licensed under the open government licence 3. We are open and transparent, and treat all applications to reuse in a fair and nondiscriminatory way. This advice document provides guidance on what this means.
Linguaskin was able to provide a fully bilingual workplace by making ciphr, the hr management system, switchable from either welsh or english. Aled roberts to be appointed new welsh language commissioner. Section 2 of the measure provides that the commissioner is appointed by the first minister. Information governance nhs wales informatics service. Complaints and compliments relating to our compliance with the welsh language should be made in writing and directed to the wales office using the contact details below. In 2006 the welsh language board launched a free software pack which enabled the use of sms predictive text in welsh. Its no longer enough for an organisation to have a sop to the welsh language, with bilingual signs and a bore da at reception. We produce, promote and present work in english, welsh. The welsh language commissioner promotes and facilitates the use of the welsh language. The commissioner has written a message to young people in a blogpost. The councils corporate structure is made up of five directorates which are responsible for the following service areas.
This entails raising awareness of the official status of the welsh language in wales and by imposing standards on organisations. Update on progress with welsh language policy action plan. Appointment of members to the welsh language commissioner s advisory panel. This report covers the period from october 2012 to october 20. As part of that national ambition, we are working with the national centre for learning welsh, on a programme to help social care workers learn and use welsh in their daytoday work. He or she would have the power to investigate complaints from welsh speakers who believe that their freedom to use welsh with one another has been interfered with. The welsh language commissioner is issuing notices to local councils, the welsh government and national parks on the standards they will need to meet. In assessing the welsh language skills of all staff, two were identified as fully. Here is a video presentation from guidance software giving an overview of guidance software s encase endpoint investigator. The report assesses the overall situation of welsh language public services, and shows that services are improving across wales. Annual report to the welsh language commissioner on the.
Pilot the translation with users or intermediaries from the relevant community groups. Public bodies receive new welsh language rules for. Welsh language standards compliance notice for the council. They must be able to offer people a full service in welsh. We will try to respond within our usual timeframe, but there might be delay as a result of the unique circumstances. The welsh language wales measure 2011 the measure creates the office of welsh language commissioner the commissioner. Draft consultation response to welsh government white. Under the welsh language act 1993 public organisations have a statutory duty to prepare and present an annual report to the welsh language commissioner on the progress made in implementing and compliance with the welsh language scheme in place. People management, regeneration and policy, information technology, administration and law. Welsh language considerations document and any other guidance issued by the commissioner with regard to. Welsh language contributions by ams are translated into english for the record, but not vice versa.
This guidance is aimed at readers who already have a knowledge of gaelic to act as a reference guide rather than as a basic text for learning the language. This guidance is for communication and marketing work with external audiences. Welsh language standards welsh only first published. Microsoft translation system to help more use welsh bbc news. Welsh language standards implementation plan the welsh language wales measure 2011 established a legal framework to impose duties on certain organisations to comply with standards in relation to the welsh language by way of sublegislation welsh language regulation standards. Where is owned by the equality and human rights commission and is available on our website, provided you comply with the reuse conditions below, you may print off one copy, and may download extracts, of any page s for your. Welsh language commissioners assurance report 20172018 in october 2018, the welsh language commissioner published her annual report 201718 a measure of success. This is a list of all the consultations we have conducted. Welsh language scheme templates for the third sector.
Join our email newsletter mailing list to stay up to date with campaigns, news and guidance. This is the third welsh language scheme annual monitoring report prepared by natural. The welsh language commissioner works to promote and facilitate the use of the welsh language, ensuring that those who want to use welsh are able to do so. The word chapter, when used to indicate our name, will always be used in english only. To register for an openathens account to access nhs wales elibrary resources, you must be employed by nhs wales or hold an honorary contract with nhs wales or be employed by the health and social. Welsh language, as wales is currently losing around 2,0003,000 welsh speakers every single year welsh language commissioner, 2012. Career choices dewis gyrfa welsh language scheme august. Oct 08, 2015 the welsh language commissioner, meri huws, has been busy issuing compliance notices to public bodies in wales. Coronavirus information hub for families and children. Welsh language considerations download by continuing to use our site, you are agreeing for us to set a small number of cookies.
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