A new collection will provide learners with greater opportunities
to learn about their local area and the diverse history of Wales.
Launched by Adnodd, the national body for educational resources
for the Curriculum for Wales, the collection resources cover eras
of Welsh history from the Celtic and Roman times through to the
modern day. They will help schools tell a range of stories, like
the history of Wales's coal and slate mining industries, the
drowning of Cwm Tryweryn and the Aberfan disaster.
The Hanes Cymru collection also includes tips for teachers and
learners to discover their Cynefin – their own local history.
The resources can be found on Hwb featuring artwork by
Welsh cartoonist Corb Davies.
Education Secretary said: “It's vital that young
people learn about our rich and diverse past at school. We want
them to be inspired and enthused, and these new resources will
help them understand how Wales has been shaped by its past.
“We will continue to develop this platform of bilingual resources
so teachers can be inspired and enthused by the breadth and depth
of our history.”
Future resource development has been guided by an expert group
brought together by the Welsh Government in 2024 to advise on the
creation of resources that could support and inspire schools in
the teaching of Welsh history in all its variety.
Adnodd investment in new resources is already underway to develop
Hanes Cymru materials, including £150,000 for commissions and a
further £60,000 to create new content to support GCSE History.
These projects are part of a wider programme of funding and
activity, demonstrating a commitment to expanding and improving
the collection over the next 12 months.
