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Gaelic Early Years Grants Scheme Opens to Applications!

Bòrd na Gàidhlig have launched the 2024/25 Gaelic Early Years Scheme, with funding provided for early years groups across Scotland to deliver Gaelic sessions. The scheme is open to all voluntary and third-sector groups, with support up to £5,000 available for groups that meet weekly, and up to £15,000 available to groups that meet more […]

16/05/2024

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Opening Statement to the Education, Children, and Young People Committee

Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s Senior Management Team gave evidence to the Education, Children, and Young People Committee this morning as they discussed the Scottish Languages Bill. Ealasaid MacDonald, Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s Ceannard (CEO), gave the opening statement and said: “This is an important time for Gaelic, and decisions we take today will have a real impact […]

15/05/2024

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Consultation Response: Draft Guidance and General Determination for Teacher Qualification in Further Education

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Government‘s public consultation on the Draft Guidance and General Determination for Teacher Qualification in Further Education. Amongst the points raised, we said: “A range of Further Education courses either through the medium of Gaelic or with content relating to Gaelic are currently provided by UHI […]

07/05/2024

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