Category: Consultations

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on Democracy Matters. Amongst points raised, we said:

“There is a need for participation, inclusion and acknowledgement of Gaelic needs and Gaelic matters in areas which have Gaelic communities.”

The full response can be accessed here.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Care Inspectorate consultation on the Quality Framework for Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Services. Amongst points raised, we said:

Bòrd na Gàidhlig recommends additional consideration of GME [Gaelic Medium Education] across the framework to ensure that the dual nature of Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland is appropriately represented.

The full response can be accessed here.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Parliament consultation on Your Views on Additional Support for Learning in Scotland. Amongst points raised, we said:

Specialist support staffing such as Educational Psychologists who are trained in issues relating to bilingual and immersion education, who are also Gaelic speakers, are needed.

The full response can be accessed here.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the North Lanarkshire Council consultation on the Reconfiguration of Early Learning, Childcare and Primary Education in the West Area of Cumbernauld. Amongst points raised, we said:

The numbers of children now in GME [Gaelic Medium Education] primary and Early Years clearly merit the establishment of a standalone GME Primary school with appropriate accommodation and a Head Teacher and staffing team leading GME in North Lanarkshire into the next phase of development.

The full response can be accessed here.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on the Provisions of the Education Bill. Amongst points raised, we said:

Schools must be supported to provide a breadth of opportunities in GME [Gaelic Medium Education]. Those who have benefited from GME in Early Years and Primary Settings should not have to lose Gaelic as their main language of instruction to study another subject and participate in other learning experiences in Senior Phase.

The full response can be accessed here.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Glasgow City Council consultation on the Glasgow City Centre Strategy 2024 – 2030. Amongst points raised, we said:

“Increased use and visibility of Gaelic within Glasgow city centre would increase wellbeing for Gaelic users, learners, and supporters – who have great pride in the language and culture.”

The full response can be accessed here.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Highland Council consultation on GME catchment areas for Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis, Inverness Royal Academy, Dingwall Primary School, Dingwall Academy, Millbank Primary School and Nairn Academy. Amongst points raised, we said:

Bòrd na Gàidhlig recognises the complexity of provision in the listed [Associated School Groups] and commends the work officers have done to find solutions to a wide range of challenges. Bòrd na Gàidhlig recommends that whatever the outcome of decision-making regarding catchments, a publicity initiative is developed so that parents can easily understand where their GME service is located and how they might access transport support.

The full response can be accessed here.