A nursery with a ‘fully Welsh medium context’ opened at a Pembrokeshire school in September.
Maenor Aur, which is based at the Ysgol Bro Penfro school site in Pembroke, offers the opportunity for children to learn the Welsh language.
In the nursery pupils are encouraged to learn Welsh words and phrases while spending time in a happy and caring environment.
The nursery has an easy-to-access outdoor play area. (Image: Maenor Aur) Executive Headteacher at Ysgol Caer Elen, Mr Dafydd Hughes said: “Ysgol Bro Penfro opened its doors to pupils in September 2024 and it is pleasing that we have established a strong and productive relationship with Maenor Aur.
“I am certain that by working collaboratively we will be able to develop a successful and thriving educational setting.
“Our fantastic new building and learning environment will help us to provide children with the opportunity to flourish in a fully Welsh medium context.”
Children at Maenor Aur are encouraged to learn Welsh while playing in a happy environment. (Image: Maenor Aur) The nursery aims to give children a sense of belonging to Wales and it’s culture by primarily communicating in Welsh.
Mr Hughes continued: “This partnership will ensure that as the children transition from Maenor Aur into the Nursery class at Ysgol Bro Penfro they will be ready for the next chapter in terms of their development as young learners.
“Our motto at Ysgol Bro Penfro is ‘O’r Sylfeini i’r Ser, which translated means ‘From the Foundations to the Stars’.
“There is no doubt that the foundations that will be put in place at Maenor Aur in terms of developing the children’s social, linguistic and learning skills will prove to be invaluable.”
The nursery aims to develop children’s social skills. (Image: Maenor Aur) Apart from learning another language, children who attend Maenor Aur will have access to outside play, sensory play, messy play, yoga, mindfulness, stories, role play and baking.
The playrooms provide easy access to outdoor play with a door leading straight outside to an enclosed area.
There is also an inhouse chef who serves home cooked meals daily and wraparound care with no transport fees.
With Flying Start Provision, two years olds are entitled to 12.5 hours of funded childcare.
Meanwhile, Under the Childcare Offer for Wales, eligible parents can claim up to 20 hours of childcare a week, for up to 48 hours of the year and 30 hours of childcare through the school holidays for eight weeks.
This government-funded childcare scheme aims to lessen the burden of childcare costs.
For more information about the nursery, visit the Maenor Aur Facebook page.