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.
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.
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.
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 Historic Environment Scotland consultation on the Outline Strategic Plan for Holyrood Park. Amongst points raised, we said:
“Inclusion of Gaelic within the Draft Outline Strategic Plan will reflect its status as a national language in the context of Holyrood Park as “a place of national and international value’.”
The full response can be accessed here.
