Decision

1. 1.     Accept the report and note the observations.
2. 2.     Ask the Cabinet Member for Education to:

·       lobby the Welsh Government further for additional financial resources.

·       further consider the option of returning to five days and/or consider the length of the period spent in the language centres, taking into account the well-being of the pupils.

·       hold further consultation with stakeholders and ensure that there is flexibility in the future provision.

1. 3.     That the Scrutiny Committee extends its gratitude to all those involved in immersion, both in the language centres and within mainstream schools.