Learning toolkit
Background
Moving to live somewhere different has happened since the dawn of mankind. According to the most recent data available, the number of migrants in the world is estimated to be around 272 million individuals.
We all descend from migrants.
Scientists believe that the earliest humans developed from australopithecine ancestors about 3 million years ago. Human beings then migrated to all 4 corners of the Earth. Therefore, you will find out that migration is a part of your family story at some point!
According to the British Government, there are approximately 290,000 foreign-born residents living in Wales in 2024. These include individuals who were born outside the UK and are currently residing in Wales.
Roughly 1 in 10 people living in Wales were born outside the UK. Each person makes Wales a thriving and diverse place to live.
Over 100 languages are spoken in Wales! These languages are spoken by various immigrant communities and reflect the multicultural nature of Welsh society.
Activities
Objective - To identify the reasons why people move and why people move to Wales
Wales migration stories
Learning experiences
(derived from the statements of what matters)
Humanities
- Understanding ideas and perspectives
- Human impact on the world
- Understanding the past
- Understanding human rights
- Similarity and social differentiation
- Contribution to society
- Identity
Health and Well-being
- Empathy
- Understanding relationships
- Feelings and mental health
- Social decisions
- Social awareness
