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

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 […]

20/12/2023

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Graphic: Bold text reads 'Colmcille Funding Scheme' with Bòrd na Gàidhlig and Colmcille logos.

Funding for projects that will bring Scottish and Irish Gaelic communities together!

Bòrd na Gàidhlig are happy to announce that the Colmcille Grants scheme has opened to application for projects beginning between 1 April and 31 December 2024. Colmcille is a partnership between Foras na Gaeilge in Ireland and Bòrd na Gàidhlig in Scotland. The funding scheme was established to foster communication and collaboration between the language […]

19/12/2023

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Consultation Response: Provisions of the Education Bill

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 […]

19/12/2023

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