Category: Consultations

Consultation Response: Managing the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site

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Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to Edinburgh World Heritage‘s consultation, in partnership with Edinburgh’s historic city managers, Historic Environment Scotland, and the City of Edinburgh Council, on Managing the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site. Amongst the points raised, we said:

“There is no reference to Gaelic in the two documents although there are some references to language and intangible cultural heritage.

“As Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh should look to support the growth of the unique Gaelic language and culture which is part of our national identity.”

The full response can be accessed here.

Consultation Response: Scottish Languages Bill

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Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Parliament consultation on the Scottish Languages Bill. Amongst the points raised, we said:

Focus on strengthening development and policy cohesion in communities is a priority of Bòrd na Gàidhlig. Our key delivery bodies are integral to the on-the-ground work, and delivery of the national priorities agreed in the National Gaelic Language Plan.

The full response can be accessed here.

Consultation Response: 2003 UNESCO Convention for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

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Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the UK Government consultation on the 2003 UNESCO Convention for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. Amongst the points raised, we said:

The UK is a party to treaties such as the Council of Europe’s European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages and its Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, which create obligations for the UK (and not just the devolved administrations) in relation to the UK’s autochthonous minority languages.

The full response can be accessed here.

Consultation Response: Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services Contract

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Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to Transport Scotland’s consultation, Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services Contract. Amongst the points raised, we said:

Modern, sustainable, reliable ferry services with sufficient capacity and affordable fares are of utmost importance in sustaining the island communities of Gaelic speakers, and thus in sustaining and growing the Gaelic language.

The full response can be accessed here.

Consultation Response: Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill

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Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill. Amongst the points raised, we said:

“Language and culture create self-esteem, nurture self-confidence, define identity and improve quality of life. It is an extremely important principle for Gaelic speakers that the right to use the language is a human right with a linguistic basis rather than simply a cultural one.”

The full response can be accessed here.

Public Consultation Response: Financial Memorandum of the Scottish Languages Bill

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Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Parliament’s consultation, Financial Memorandum of the Scottish Languages Bill. Amongst the points raised, we said:

“The Financial Memorandum outlines, at paragraph 6, that “This is a Bill to ensure that there is a structure in place across government and the wider Scottish Administration to meet the needs of Gaelic and Scots communities and languages for the future.”  Bòrd na Gàidhlig welcome this aspiration, however, we have concerns that this is achievable under the current financial model”

The full response can be accessed here.

Consultation Response: Quality Framework for ELC

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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.

Consultation Response: Your Views on Additional Support for Learning in Scotland

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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.

Consultation Response: Reconfiguration of Early Learning, Childcare and Primary Education in the West Area of Cumbernauld

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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.