Sumdog's complete Year 1-6 maths content will soon be available in Welsh, providing curriculum-aligned, adaptive practice that supports Welsh-medium education and makes maths accessible for every learner in Wales.
We're excited to share that Sumdog's complete Year 1-6 maths content is being translated into Welsh, ready for the start of the new school year in September. This significant development reflects our commitment to supporting Welsh-medium education and ensuring that every pupil in Wales can access engaging, adaptive maths practice in their language of learning. This is particularly important as schools continue to embed the Curriculum for Wales and seek resources that genuinely support its principles with resources that are flexible, personalised, and accessible to all learners.
Over the past year, we've had the privilege of attending events across Wales and speaking with educators in Welsh-medium and bilingual settings. Time and again, we've heard how impactful translated content would be for pupils learning through the medium of Welsh. Teachers and school leaders have shared that whilst curriculum alignment is essential, true accessibility means pupils can practise maths confidently in the language they think and learn in.
There's more to content translation than just the language. It's about creating an inclusive learning environment where every child feels at home. For Welsh-medium schools, having high-quality, curriculum-aligned digital resources in Welsh removes barriers and supports pupils' fluency in both maths and their first language. It also demonstrates a respect for linguistic identity that matters deeply to families and communities across Wales.
Last year, we aligned Sumdog's maths content to the Curriculum for Wales, ensuring that pupils practise skills and concepts that reflect the progression steps and statements of what matters within the Mathematics and Numeracy Area of Learning and Experience. This alignment was developed in collaboration with Welsh educators and designed to support the curriculum's emphasis on learner progression, inclusivity, and real-world application of mathematical thinking.
Our Welsh translation builds directly on this foundation. It means that schools using Sumdog can now offer pupils curriculum-aligned practice that is not only adaptive and engaging but also delivered entirely in Welsh.
By combining curriculum alignment with Welsh-language content, we're helping to ensure that digital tools support rather than hinder the pedagogical vision at the heart of education in Wales. Pupils can engage with maths in a way that feels relevant, supportive, and linguistically authentic.
One of the realities of primary education in Wales, especially in smaller or rural schools, is the prevalence of mixed-ability and mixed-age classes. Teachers often manage pupils working across multiple progression steps simultaneously, which can make differentiation both essential and challenging.
Sumdog's adaptive platform is designed with this in mind. Each pupil receives questions matched to their individual level, regardless of their year group or classroom context. With our Welsh translation, this personalisation now extends to language, meaning that every child can access appropriately challenging maths practice in Welsh, without the teacher needing to source or create separate resources. To see how this adaptive approach works in practice and its impact on student engagement and progress, read about our case study with Ysgol Bro Carmel.
This approach supports inclusive, learner-centred teaching. It allows all pupils to practise together, building confidence and fluency at their own pace, whilst the teacher can focus on facilitating learning rather than managing multiple worksheets or activities. It's a practical solution that aligns with the ethos of the Curriculum for Wales and the day-to-day realities of Welsh classrooms.
We know that teacher workload is a significant concern across Wales, and sourcing high-quality Welsh-language resources can add an extra layer of complexity. Many teachers in Welsh-medium settings spend considerable time translating or adapting English-language materials, or searching for Welsh alternatives that meet curriculum requirements and engage pupils effectively.
By translating our entire Year 1-6 maths content into Welsh, we're aiming to remove that burden. Teachers can assign ready-to-use, curriculum-aligned practice with confidence, knowing that pupils will be supported in their language of learning. There's no need for translation, adaptation, or additional preparation, just meaningful maths practice that fits seamlessly into the school day and supports learning at home.
Our Product Manager, Chris Newth-West shared his perspective on the project:
This translation is part of our broader commitment to reducing teacher workload whilst increasing impact. We want to ensure that the tools schools invest in genuinely make life easier for colleagues, support pupil progress, and respect the linguistic and cultural context of education in Wales.
At the heart of Sumdog is a simple belief: every child can succeed in maths when they're given the right support, the right level of challenge, and the right encouragement. Game-based learning, adaptive practice, and rewards all play a role in keeping pupils motivated and engaged, but language is just as important.
For pupils learning through the medium of Welsh, practising maths in Welsh isn't just about translation, it's about cognitive fluency. When pupils can think, read, and respond in their first language, they can focus fully on the maths itself, rather than navigating language barriers. This builds confidence, reduces anxiety, and supports deeper understanding.
Welsh-language practice also reinforces pupils' linguistic skills alongside their mathematical development, supporting the broader goals of Welsh-medium education. It sends a clear message that their language is valued, that their learning environment is designed for them, and that they belong.
As we prepare to launch this translated content in September, we're incredibly grateful to the educators who have shared their insights, feedback, and encouragement throughout this process. Your voices have shaped this work, and we're committed to continuing to listen and improve as we support Welsh-medium education.
If you'd like to stay updated on the launch of our Welsh-language maths content, register for updates or get in touch with our team. We're here to support you and your pupils, and we're excited to see the difference this will make in classrooms across Wales.