Supporting Schools and Families to Grow Confident Welsh Readers
Darllen Co. is a structured, interactive reading programme designed specifically for Welsh-medium schools and families across Wales. Whether in the classroom or at home, we help learners build strong reading and comprehension skills through engaging digital books, smart translation tools, narration, and built-in quizzes.
What is Darllen Co?
Our mission is simple: to make Welsh reading accessible, enjoyable, and effective for every learner. Here’s what you can expect:
- 📚 Levelled books from early readers to the top of the school – ensuring progression, challenge, and confidence at every stage
- 🧠 Structured progression through texts that build fluency and comprehension
- 👩🏫 Ready-made teaching resources for whole-class, guided and independent reading
- 🏠 Home access for learners and families to continue reading outside the classroom
- 📈 Built-in quizzes and feedback tools to monitor progress and inform instruction
Scroll down to explore the key features that make Darllen Co. a trusted choice for over 300 schools and 55,000 learners across Wales.
What Makes Darllen Co. Different?
Our technology goes beyond eBooks. Every title in the Darllen Co. library is designed for active language learning and to develop independence.
Interactive Digital Books
Our books are designed for confident, independent learning. Each interactive book includes:
- Clickable Words – Hear pronunciation and see part of speech
- Instant Translations – Click any word for its English meaning
- Audiobooks with Word Tracking – Follow along independently
- Built-in Quizzes – Reinforce understanding and track progress
Welsh Books by Welsh Authors
Darllen Co. brings together popular Welsh authors and illustrators to create authentic, culturally rich books. From Welsh folklore and history to world geography and non-fiction; there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Develop Skilled Readers
Use our classroom-proven reading approach, Sgiliau’r DRRAEG, to deepen comprehension skills and enhance oracy skills.
Quizzes at the end of each book help:
- Monitor progress at class, group, and individual levels
- Inform differentiated instruction
- Provide timely feedback
- Support assessment for learning
Support for Parents
Not a Welsh speaker? No problem.
Darllen Co. is designed to help families support learning at home — no matter their language background.
- Learners can log in at home and get access to the library
- Audio and clickable words guide both children and parents
- Builds confidence outside the classroom through shared reading
Improve Reading for Pleasure
Darllen Co. supports teachers in creating a classroom culture where reading is a joy. With engaging Welsh-language texts and interactive features, learners are encouraged to explore stories independently, helping to build fluency, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading.
Why Teachers Choose Darllen Co.
- 200+ original Welsh books & magazines
- Real-time data dashboards
- Inclusive, modern content
- Flexible for any learning setting
- Trusted by 300+ schools and 55,000 learners
Darllen Co. gives teachers expertly crafted books and resources that make delivering engaging, high-impact Welsh reading sessions simple, consistent, and effective
Trusted by Schools Across Wales
Designed in Wales, for Welsh classrooms. Darllen Co. is trusted by educators across the country to make reading and assessment simpler, smarter, and more engaging.
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Darllen Co. is a modern and useful resource that not only ensures pupils’ interest and enjoyment in reading, but also reduces teachers’ workload to ensure that quality reading takes place in their classes every day. Darllen Co. gives high status to nurturing confident Welsh readers ensuring access to literature, various topics and Welsh authors in an appealing, innovative and convenient way.
Gwen Malson, Literacy Leader
Ysgol Tyle’r Ynn, Neath Port Talbot
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Darllen Co. is a key part of our reading sessions. The library continues to grow which means an excellent range of fiction and non-fiction books as well as various magazines. There is something for everyone on Darllen Co. – the levels make it easy for teachers to give reading materials that are suitable for the age and ability of different pupils. The questions that accompany the texts are a valuable resource and can be used in regular reading tasks too.
Aron Jones, Deputy Headteacher
Ysgol yr Hendre, Gwynedd
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Darllen Co. is a great resource for helping learners develop their reading skills. Learners get to see appealing Welsh texts at school and at home. We make use of Darllen Co. during our morning reading tasks and the learners love browsing the library.
Albert Leverrett, Progression Step 2 Teacher
Ysgol Henllan, Denbighshire
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It’s fantastic to see most of our Welsh medium schools making use of the service Darllen Co has to offer. Supported by Welsh Government funding, the service is changing how people digitally interact with Welsh, from school children in Cardiff to Welsh speakers in Patagonia.
Mark Drakeford, Welsh Language Secretary
Welsh Government
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Reading is vital to education. Darllen Co’s innovative platform supports children to develop their Welsh reading skills and build their confidence, at home and at school.
Lynne Neagle, Education Secretary
Welsh Government
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Since the launch of the new platform, we are now enjoying more literature, new features and more detailed data for us teachers to interpret. In addition to developing reading skills, we are also using the platform to test understanding with opportunities for children to develop various reading and comprehension skills.
Dylan Scozzi, Progression Step 3 Teacher
YGG Pontybrenin, Swansea
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Darllen Co has made a big difference in our school. It saves staff loads of time with planning and keeping track of reading. It’s really flexible – we can use it in class, in groups, or even for homework. The children love it and are always keen to get started. It’s helped make reading fun and part of everyday learning.
Morgan Griffiths, Deputy Headteacher
YGG Bodringallt. Rhondda Cynon Taf
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Darlen Co improves our pupils’ reading comprehension and the website is very easy to use. More importantly, the pupils enjoy using Darlen Co and it helps to foster a positive culture towards reading and Welshness. I would highly recommend to any school!
Eleri Jones, Headteacher
Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili, Caerffili
Get in Touch
Darllen Co. is already trusted by 300+ schools and 55,000 learners.
Ready to transform Welsh reading in your school?
Let’s chat — our team is here to help you get started.
Book a Demo
We offer guided demonstrations to show you how the platform works and how it can be embedded into your school’s provision. Whether you’re looking to strengthen existing reading provision, support your less confident readers or ensure parents are equipped with the tools they need, our team will be happy to help.
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