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Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 12 Awst 2015 i'w hateb ar 19 Awst 2015

R - Yn dynodi bod yr Aelod wedi datgan buddiant.
W - Yn dynodi bod y cwestiwn wedi'i gyflwyno yn Gymraeg.

(Dangosir rhif gwreiddiol y Cwestiwn mewn cromfachau)

Rhaid cyflwyno Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig o leiaf bum diwrnod gwaith cyn y disgwylir iddynt gael eu hateb.  Yn ymarferol, bydd Gweinidogion yn ceisio ateb o fewn saith neu wyth diwrnod ond nid oes rheidrwydd arnynt i wneud hynny.  Caiff yr atebion eu cyhoeddi yn yr iaith y maent yn cael eu darparu, gyda chyfieithiad i'r Saesneg o ymatebion a ddarperir yn Gymraeg.

Gofyn i Brif Weinidog Cymru

Angela Burns (Gorllewin Caerfyrddin a De Sir Benfro): Faint sydd wedi cael ei wario ar swyddfeydd Llywodraeth Cymru yng ngogledd Cymru ers 2010, gan ddarparu'r gwariant y flwyddyn wedi'i dorri i lawr yn ôl costau adeiladu cyfalaf a dodrefn? (WAQ69086)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 17 Awst 2015

Prif Weinidog Cymru (Carwyn Jones):

Details of expenditure on capital building cost and furnishings for the administrative offices of Welsh Government in North Wales, for each full financial year beginning 2010/11, are provided in the table below.

Figures for 2010/11 include the costs of the final stages of completion and fit out of the Government's new Llandudno Junction office which officially opened in September 2010.

Simon Thomas (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): Pa drafodaethau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'u cynnal gyda'r Prif Weinidog David Cameron ynghylch ehangu Dysgu yn Gyntaf (Teach First) i gynnwys elfen o wasanaeth cenedlaethol yng Nghymru? (WAQ69091W)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 26 Awst 2015

Y Prif Weinidog: Nid oes unrhyw drafodaethau wedi cael eu cynnal gyda swyddfa'r Prif Weinidog ynghylch creu cysylltiadau rhwng Dysgu yn Gyntaf sy'n gweithredu yng Nghymru a chynlluniau ar gyfer Gwasanaeth Dinasyddion Cenedlaethol. Mae gan Dysgu yn Gyntaf gontract ar hyn o bryd gyda Llywodraeth Cymru i ddarparu hyfforddiant athrawon ar sail cyflogaeth yng Nghymru ar ffurf peilot i helpu i wella ysgolion.

Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol

Kirsty Williams (Brycheiniog a Sir Faesyfed): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu'r camau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn disgwyl y bydd datblygwyr morlyn llanw ym Mae Abertawe yn eu cymryd i liniaru unrhyw effaith ar stociau pysgod? (WAQ69085)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 19 Awst 2015

Gweinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol (Carl Sargeant): I will write to you and a copy of the letter will be placed on the internet.

Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau

Simon Thomas (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): Pa drafodaethau y mae'r Gweinidog wedi'u cynnal gyda chyrff allanol ynglŷn â chynnwys y cwricwlwm yn sgil ei ddatganiad mewn ymateb i fy nghwestiwn ar eithafiaeth ar 15 Gorffennaf 2015? (WAQ69092W)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 26 Awst 2015

Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau (Huw Lewis):

Ar 30 Mehefin, derbyniais yn llawn argymhellion Dyfodol Llwyddiannus, sef Adroddiad Adolygiad Annibynnol ar y Cwricwlwm a'r Trefniadau Asesu yng Nghymru gan yr Athro Graham Donaldson. Ar yr adeg honno, nodais y dylai ysgolion ac ymarferwyr, ynghyd â rhanddeiliaid allweddol eraill, fod ar y blaen o ran cynllunio a datblygu'r cwricwlwm newydd.

Dyna pam rydw i wedi gwahodd y consortia addysg i weithio gyda'u hysgolion – ysgolion cynradd, uwchradd ac arbennig – i wneud cais i fod yn Ysgolion Arloesi. Bydd yr ysgolion hyn yn gweithio gydag arbenigwyr a rhanddeiliaid allweddol eraill i fod yn rhan o bartneriaeth Cymru gyfan i arwain ar y gwaith o gynllunio a datblygu'r cwricwlwm newydd.

Ymhlith argymhellion yr Athro Donaldson, oedd argymhelliad y dylai Addysg Grefyddol barhau'n rhan o'r cwricwlwm statudol o'r dosbarth derbyn ymlaen – a hynny'n rhan o'r Maes Dysgu a Phrofiad newydd ar gyfer y Dyniaethau. Mae'r argymhelliad yn cydnabod y rhan hanfodol sydd gan Addysg Grefyddol i'w chwarae wrth alluogi dysgwyr i feithrin parch a dealltwriaeth o ddiwylliannau eraill.

Yn gysylltiedig â hyn mae'r Athro Donaldson hefyd wedi nodi pedwar nod arall ar gyfer y cwricwlwm. Un ohonynt yw creu plant a fydd yn datblygu'n ddinasyddion moesegol, gwybodus yng Nghymru a'r byd. Yn y cyd-destun hwn, rwyf wedi nodi yr hoffwn ystyried sut y gellir cryfhau addysgu a dysgu Addysg Grefyddol, athroniaeth a moeseg – er mwyn sicrhau bod ein cwricwlwm newydd yn berthnasol, yn ennyn diddordeb ac yn ysbrydoli dysgwyr yn yr unfed ganrif ar hugain.

Rwyf yn gwbl ymrwymedig o hyd i'r bwriad o ymgysylltu â phawb sy'n berthnasol yn y maes wrth i'r gwaith o gynllunio a datblygu ein cwricwlwm fynd rhagddo. Fel y dywedais eisoes, bydd trafodaeth ystyrlon â phob un o'r rhanddeiliaid yn hanfodol i wireddu'r weledigaeth sydd yn adroddiad yr Athro Donaldson - gweledigaeth rydw innau'n ei rhannu.

Hoffwn fanteisio ar y cyfle hwn i'ch sicrhau y bydd y newidiadau a fydd yn cael eu cyflwyno i'n cwricwlwm yn destun trafodaeth ac ymgynghori cyhoeddus llawn.

Mae gwaith ar y gweill ar gynllun a fydd yn dangos sut y bydd fy adran yn rhoi argymhellion yr Athro Donaldson ar waith. Caiff hwn ei gyhoeddi yn yr hydref.

Yn y cyfamser, er mwyn cynorthwyo ysgolion, yn unol â'r Ddeddf Gwrthderfysgaeth a Diogelwch a'r Canllawiau Dyletswydd Atal gan lywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig, mae Adran Addysg Llywodraeth Cymru wrthi ar hyn o bryd yn diweddaru'r canllawiau Gwrthsafiad a pharch: Datblygu cydlyniant cymunedol - dealltwriaeth gyffredin ar gyfer ysgolion a'u cymunedau. Dyma ddogfen a luniwyd i hybu cydlyniant cymunedol ac atal eithafiaeth mewn ysgolion a sefydliadau addysg eraill yng Nghymru:

http://gov.wales/topics/educationandskills/publications/guidance/respectresilience/?lang=cy

Angela Burns (Gorllewin Caerfyrddin a De Sir Benfro): A wnaiff y Gweinidog nodi'r pynciau lle y ceir y nifer fwyaf o ymgeiswyr cynnar ar gyfer TGAU a Safon Uwch ac a wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu ffigurau ar gyfer yr ymgeiswyr cynnar hyn? (WAQ69093)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 19 Awst 2015

Huw Lewis:

The tables in the spreadsheet below show the year of entry for GCSEs and A levels, for pupils who were aged 15 and 17 at the start of the academic year 2013/2014.

(1) This information does not include entries in November and January series.  Whilst these data are not routinely collected by Welsh Government, we are aware that there are substantial entries in these series, particularly for GCSE Mathematics.       

There are also substantial entries for GCSE English Language in January, this is a unitised qualification and so entries in January are to be expected.

(2) Age at the beginning of the academic year.  

(3) GCSE Science A is currently sat by and awarded to the majority of learners at the end of year 10.Most then go on to sit either GCSE additional science, or separate sciences in year 11.      

* Fewer than 5 entries. Data not published to protect confidentiality.    

Source: Welsh Examinations Database

(1) This information does not include entries in November and January series.                  

(2) Age at the beginning of the academic year.                  

* Fewer than 5 entries. Data not published to protect confidentiality.    

The data indicate that early entry by a full year is a relatively rare occurrence.  The exception to this is Science, where established entry patterns in Double Award Science mean that GCSE Science A is sat by and awarded to the majority of learners at the end of year 10, with the majority going on to either GCSE Additional Science, or separate sciences in year 11.  Early entry is also more common in English language, English literature and mathematics.

We are also aware that increasing numbers of candidates are entered for GCSE mathematics and units for GCSE English Language in November or January of their year 11. Whilst data on November and January entries are not complete, we know that for WJEC, who account for the majority of mathematics candidates in Wales, there were some 18,000 candidates for the linear Mathematics GCSE in November 2014.  Only some 2,000 of these were over 16 years old, the remaining candidates were either 16 or under 16 and therefore were likely to be first time candidates.

Entries for GCSE English Language in the January series are also high.  However, it is important to note that GCSE English Language is a unitised qualification.  It is therefore entirely appropriate that candidates should be entered for units in January.  However, we have seen entries for units rise from some 17,500 in 2012 to over 41,000 in 2015 (it should be noted that some candidates will be entered for 1 unit, some for 2 units and others for no units in January). 

Angela Burns (Gorllewin Caerfyrddin a De Sir Benfro): Pa drafodaethau y mae'r Gweinidog wedi'u cael, neu yn cael, gydag ysgolion i sicrhau na fydd diwylliant ailsefyll - a allai ddeillio o gynnydd yn nifer yr ymgeiswyr cynnar ar gyfer arholiadau TGAU a Safon Uwch - yn cael ei sefydlu yng Nghymru? (WAQ69095)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 19 Awst 2015

Huw Lewis:

Generally speaking learners will achieve their best outcomes at the end of their 2 year courses. However, learners can legitimately be entered early for some qualifications, for example:

• More able learners may be entered early for GCSE Mathematics, in order to allow them to enter a Level 2 Certificate in Additional Mathematics in the summer of year 11;
• Schools may judge that some learners' best interests may be served by entering some subjects early, in order to spread the assessment load and concentrate their efforts at different times of the year; or
• Schools may judge that some learners need to be entered for key qualifications early, because there is a risk that they may not be in school for the summer examinations.

Early entry should only be considered where it is in the best interests of students.  I have been clear that where it is improperly used, early entry can cheat pupils of the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

The independent Review of Qualifications for 14-19 year olds in Wales addressed the issue of early entry. Whilst recognising that there can be some circumstances where early entry may be appropriate the Review recommended that in general the practice should be discouraged as it "was likely to disadvantage most learners".

I am aware that the number of early entries for mathematics GCSE has increased significantly in recent years

Entries for GCSE English Language in January are also high. However, it is important to note that GCSE English Language is a unitised qualification. It is therefore entirely appropriate that some candidates should be entered for units in January. 

As a government we are implementing revisions to performance measures. This will be effective from 2017 when there will be a greater emphasis on the capped points score than the current threshold scores. This will incentivise schools to ensure that learners achieve the highest grade that they are capable of. The capped score attributes different points to each grade and so encourages schools to ensure that each learner achieves the highest grade that they are capable of. 

Whilst it may be legitimate to continue to enter some learners for some GCSEs early, it is envisaged that the changes to performance measures from 2017 will discourage wholesale early entry.

In considering the issue I recognise the complexity of the subject and that there are circumstances where it is right that individual learners should be entered early for assessments; however I have also been clear that schools should act to address inappropriate early entry. 

Gofyn i Weinidog yr Economi, Gwyddoniaeth a Thrafnidiaeth

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu pryd y talwyd y benthyciad, a gyhoeddwyd ym mis Tachwedd 2014, i Faes Awyr Caerdydd? (WAQ69081)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 18 Awst 2015

Gweinidog yr Economi, Gwyddoniaeth a Thrafnidiaeth (Edwina Hart): The repayable loan facility announced last November has not yet been drawn down. 

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  Pa gyngor, arweiniad a chymorth y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn cynnig i Faes Awyr Caerdydd o ran cadw at reolau cymorth gwladwriaethol yr UE wrth sicrhau bod benthyciadau ar gael i'r maes awyr ar gyfer llwybrau newydd fel rhwydwaith llwybrau newydd Flybe? (WAQ69082)

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  Sut y mae'r Gweinidog yn ymgysylltu â rheolwyr a bwrdd Maes Awyr Caerdydd a sut y mae hi'n arfer cyfrifoldeb gweinidogol drwy'r gwaith ymgysylltu hwn? (WAQ69083)

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  Cyn dod i gytundeb/contract gyda Flybe i ailddechrau hedfan o Faes Awyr Caerdydd, a all y Gweinidog amlinellu pa gytundeb neu gymeradwyaeth y ceisiwyd am gymorth ariannol gan Lywodraeth Cymru? (WAQ69084)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 18 Awst 2015

Edwina Hart:  Cardiff Airport operates on a commercial basis with operational autonomy from the Welsh Government and as such takes its own expert advice on state aid matters.  I understand the agreement between the Airport and Flybe is a commercial arrangement entered into after the loan facility was announced in November 2014.   

William Graham (Dwyrain De Cymru): Pa lefel o wariant y cytunwyd arno mewn perthynas â chaffael cyngor arbenigol i lywio'r gwaith o ddatblygu perthynas ddwyochrog rhwng Cymru a gwladwriaeth Qatar a'r beth oedd natur y cyngor hwn? (WAQ69096)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 18 Awst 2015

Edwina Hart: I have allocated funding of £30,000 to support the work in developing our relationship with Qatar, which is our 10^th largest export market.

Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Cyllid

Nick Ramsay (Mynwy): Pa broses wirio y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn mynd drwyddi gyda busnesau cyn dyfarnu grantiau? (WAQ69087)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 19 Awst 2015

Gweinidog Cyllid (Jane Hutt) : The Welsh Government undertakes a full assessment of the viability of any external organisation, prior to agreeing to any funding commitment. This includes full due diligence checks, which considers the organisation's legal status or authenticity, its governance and financial viability.

It also includes utilising the due diligence system introduced in October 2013. The information held on this system can be reviewed by any official in the Welsh Government and provides a mechanism whereby officials can record and efficiently share information about external bodies.

The checks undertaken are proportionate to the size and nature of the grant being awarded, the amount of expenditure involved, the nature of the existing and planned activities and the duration of the funded activity.

Nick Ramsay (Mynwy): Faint o fusnesau y dyfarnwyd grantiau iddynt gan Lywodraeth Cymru dros y tair blynedd diwethaf (ac yn 2015 hyd yma) sy'n dal i fod yn weithredol? (WAQ69088)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 19 Awst 2015

Jane Hutt: This information is not held centrally. The terms and conditions of a grant award letter contain a general provision referred to as the "Notification Events".  This requires the funded organisation to notify the Welsh Government immediately if they cease, or threaten to cease, trading within the duration of the grant and up to 5 years following final payment of the grant. These terms and conditions give the Welsh Government powers in these circumstances, to recover all or part of any grant funding paid.

Nick Ramsay (Mynwy): A wnaiff y Gweinidog nodi enwau'r busnesau a dderbyniodd grantiau gan Lywodraeth Cymru yn ystod 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14 a 2015 hyd yn hyn? (WAQ69089)

Ateb i ddilyn.

Nick Ramsay (Mynwy): Faint o fusnesau a dderbyniodd grantiau gan Lywodraeth Cymru yn ystod 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14 a 2015 hyd yn hyn? (WAQ69090)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 19 Awst 2015

Jane Hutt:

2011/12 - 4503 businesses

2012/13 - 3312 businesses

2013/14 - 3540 businesses

2014/15 - 3447 businesses

2015/16 - 1648 businesses

These figures exclude agriculture grants to farming businesses.

Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad ynghylch pam fo Arolygiaeth Gofal Iechyd Cymru wedi penderfynu symud o fodel lle caiff pobl leyg eu talu i adolygu profiad y claf mewn wardiau ysbytai i fodel sy'n seiliedig ar wirfoddolwyr? (WAQ69080)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 18 Awst 2015

Dirprwy Weinidog Iechyd (Vaughan Gething): This is an operational matter for Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW).

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): Ymhellach i ateb y Gweinidog i WAQ68053, a fydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn caniatáu i fwrdd iechyd agor gwelyau newydd y GIG mewn lleoliad cymunedol lle mae gwelyau ysbyty cymunedol wedi bod yn flaenorol os bydd y bwrdd iechyd wedi penderfynu bod hynny'n angenrheidiol o safbwynt clinigol? (WAQ69094)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 18 Awst 2015

Vaughan Gething:  As the Minister for Health and Social Services explained in his previous response, this is a matter for the health board and local clinicians.