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Hoffwn roi diweddariad i Aelodau’r Senedd ynghylch penderfyniad yr Uchel Lys heddiw.


Rwy’n croesawu penderfyniad y Llys, a ganfu o blaid Gweinidogion Cymru ar bob sail.


Gwrthododd y Llys y disgrifiad o’r cwricwlwm Addysg Cydberthynas a Rhywioldeb  a roddwyd gan yr hawlwyr. Canfu’r Llys bod *“…the content of the Code and the Guidance is consistent with the requirement to take care to ensure that RSE teaching is conveyed in an objective critical and pluralistic manner, and does not breach the prohibition on indoctrination.* 


*“There is nothing in the Code or the Guidance that authorises or positively approves teaching that advocates or promotes any particular identity or sexual lifestyle over another, or that encourages children to self\-identify in a particular way.* 


*“…In my judgment, both the Code and the Guidance reflect the general spirit of the Convention as an instrument designed to maintain and promote the ideals and values of a modern liberal democracy, including the values of tolerance, respect and equality.”*


Rydym wedi bod yn glir mai bwriad Addysg Cydberthynas a Rhywioldeb yw diogelu plant a hyrwyddo parch a chydberthnasau iach.


Nawr, yn fwy nag erioed, mae angen help ar ein plant i’w hamddiffyn rhag cynnwys  a phobl niweidiol ar\-lein. Dylai Addysg Cydberthynas a Rhywioldeb roi hyder i bobl ifanc ddweud ‘na’ wrth y bwlis, codi llais yn erbyn aflonyddu a deall bod teuluoedd o bob lliw a llun yn bodoli.


Gall rhieni ddisgwyl bod eu plant yn cael addysg sy’n briodol i’w hoedran a’u lefelau aeddfedrwydd: bydd hyn yn ofyniad cyfreithiol.


Rwyf am i rieni ddeall yr hyn sy’n cael ei addysgu a pha adnoddau a ddefnyddir; ac rwyf am i’r ysgolion gymryd yr amser i drafod hyn oll gyda’r rhieni. Bydd hyn yn gofyn am amser, amynedd a meithrin hyder. 


Gall rhieni ddisgwyl i ysgolion gyfathrebu â nhw am eu cynlluniau ar gyfer addysgu Addysg Cydberthynas a Rhywioldeb, a dylai rhieni allu codi unrhyw gwestiynau adeiladol neu bryderon am y cynlluniau. Byddwn  yn cydweithio’n agos â’r ysgolion a chymunedau i sicrhau eu bod y cael eu clywed, a’u bod yn gwybod yn iawn beth fydd, a beth na fydd, yn cael ei addysgu i’w plant.


Hoffwn nodi yn gyhoeddus bod y gamwybodaeth a ledaenwyd gan rai ymgyrchwyr yn gwbl waradwyddus. Mae wedi rhoi rhai ysgolion a’r gweithlu dan bwysau ychwanegol. Hoffwn ddweud wrth ein gweithlu addysg y byddwn yn eich cefnogi, a’n bod yn diolch i chi am eich cyfraniad at fywydau’r plant yr ydym yn addysgu.


Byddwn yn parhau i weithio gyda’r awdurdodau lleol ac ysgolion i’w cefnogi yn y gwaith o gyflwyno’r cwricwlwm newydd ac yn eu helpu i gyfathrebu gyda rhieni, gofalwyr a chymunedau, gan gynnwys darparu adnoddau newydd ar gyfer addysgu a dysgu.


Caiff y datganiad ei gyhoeddi yn ystod y toriad er mwyn rhoi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i aelodau. Os bydd aelodau eisiau i mi wneud datganiad pellach neu ateb cwestiynau ynglŷn â hyn pan fydd y Senedd yn dychwelyd, byddwn yn hapus i wneud hynny.





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Translation:


 
I would like to update Senedd Members on the decision of the High Court today.


I welcome the Court’s decision which found in favour of the Welsh Ministers on all grounds.


The Court rejected the characterisation of the RSE (Relationships and Sexuality Education) curriculum by the claimants. The Court found that *“…the content of the Code and the Guidance is consistent with the requirement to take care to ensure that RSE teaching is conveyed in an objective critical and pluralistic manner, and does not breach the prohibition on indoctrination.* 


*“There is nothing in the Code or the Guidance that authorises or positively approves teaching that advocates or promotes any particular identity or sexual lifestyle over another, or that encourages children to self\-identify in a particular way.* 


*“…In my judgment, both the Code and the Guidance reflect the general spirit of the Convention as an instrument designed to maintain and promote the ideals and values of a modern liberal democracy, including the values of tolerance, respect and equality.”*


We have been clear that RSE is intended to keep children safe and to promote respect and healthy relationships.


Now more than ever, our children need our help in protecting them from harmful content and people online. RSE should provide young people with confidence to say no to bullies, to call out harassment, and to understand that families come in all shapes and sizes.


Parents can expect the teaching their children receive to be appropriate for their children’s age and maturity: this is a legal requirement.


I want parents to understand what is being taught and what resources are being used, and for schools to take the time to have those discussions with parents. This will require time, patience and confidence\-building.  


Parents can expect schools to engage with them about their plans for teaching RSE and to be able to raise any constructive questions or anxieties they have about those plans. We will work closely with schools and communities to ensure that they are heard and they are clear about what their children will and will not be taught.


I would like to put on record that I am appalled by the misinformation that has been purposefully spread by some campaigners, and the additional pressure this has brought upon some schools and workforce.  I want to say to our education workforce that we will support you and we thank you for the contribution you make to the lives of the children you teach.


We will continue to work with local authorities and schools to support them in rolling out the new curriculum, help them engage with parents, carers and communities, including with resources to support teaching and learning. 


This statement is being issued during recess in order to keep members informed. Should members wish me to make a further statement or to answer questions on this when the Senedd returns I would be happy to do so.





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