Falkirk bid to kick-start Gaelic education as parents invited to public meeting
dailyrecord.co.ukGaelic-medium education could be offered in Falkirk if enough parents are interested. GME means that children are taught primarily in Gaelic with English being used as a second language.
Parents and carers who are interested in their children being educated in Gaelic are being urged to attend a public meeting on January 25, which will tell them more about GME and how it can be set up in Falkirk.
Bòrd na Gàidhlig (BnG) - the principal public body in Scotland responsible for promoting Gaelic development - is jointly hosting the meeting with Falkirk Council.
Jennifer McHarrie, Director of Gaelic Education, at BnG, will deliver a short presentation on the benefits of Gaelic-medium and answer any questions prospective parents may have.Also attending will be representatives of Comann nam Pàrant, the national organisation which offers advice and support on Gaelic Medium Education to parents.
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