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Consultation Response: Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill

Bòrd na gàidhlig have submitted a response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill. Amongst the points raised, we said: “In Gaelic medium Education (GME), practical experiences to use the language are essential. Access to a range of outdoor experiences can enable children and young people to use their […]

Consultation Response: Education (Scotland) Bill – Detailed call for views

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Government‘s public consultation on the Education (Scotland) Bill –Detailed call for views. Amongst the points raised, we said: “Bòrd na Gàidhlig welcome the creation of Learner, Teacher and Practitioner Charters along with the requirement to consult in their preparation. This should include representatives from Gaelic-medium education […]

Research on Gaelic Early Years Provision (0-3)

Today Bòrd na Gàidhlig published a report on the research we commissioned looking at Gaelic early years provision (0-3) in Scotland. The research was conducted by Professor Wilson McLeod and identifies a wide range of issues that effect early years (EY) provision. Professor McLeod also makes a number of suggestions for possible improvements in the […]