Q1: "Is this an anti-Welsh group?"

Answer: "Absolutely not. We fully support the Welsh language and recognize its importance to our culture in Gwynedd. However, we believe that the best way to support Welsh is through choice, not by removing English-medium or bilingual pathways. We want a system where both languages are valued and students are prepared for their specific future goals."

Q2: "Doesn't everyone in Gwynedd speak Welsh anyway?"

Answer: "Many do, but every student is different. Some families move here later in life, some students find academic English more suitable for their career path (like medicine, law, or engineering), and others thrive better in a truly bilingual environment. We believe one size doesn't fit all."

Q3: "Why is English-medium education so important for university?"

Answer: "Most universities across the UK—including many in Wales—teach and assess in English, especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) and professional degrees. If a student wants to study a specific subject at a university outside the county, having high-level academic English skills is a massive advantage."

Q4: "But the Council says this policy will help reach the 'Million Welsh Speakers' target. Why oppose that?"

Answer: "We support the goal of more Welsh speakers, but we don't think it should come at the cost of academic readiness. Education policy should be about what’s best for the student's future, not just hitting a political target. Forced pathways can actually lead to lower engagement and academic difficulty for some learners."

Q5: "What exactly are you asking the Council to do?"

Answer: "We want them to stop the 'monolingual' push and maintain the choice for families. We are asking for a 'Primarily Bilingual' model to remain an option so that no student is forced into a language pathway that doesn't fit their needs."

Q6: "Who is in charge of OCE?"

Answer: "We are a student- and community-led group. We aren't backed by any political party. We are just local people who care about the quality and fairness of education in Gwynedd."