To: gaeliclanguageplan@edinburgh.gov.uk

Dear Sir,
On The City of Edinburgh Council’s draft Gaelic plan, I/we believe:

• That it is excellent that the Council supports Gaelic and has a plan for Gaelic
• That the omission of substantial proposals for the key measure of Gaelic-medium education GME) is unacceptable, and the consultation in respect of this issue is not free and fair
• That GME parents must from now on be fully involved indecisions and plans that affect GME
• That in the plan the Council must undertake to seek appropriate, flexible funding solutions

That the following must additionally be included in the plan:

• Proper plans for substantial growth in GME, which address the growth projections in the 2009 feasibility study, and maintain the quality of GME
• A Gaelic school by the start of 2011/12 and no later
• Additional nursery and other pre-school provision
• Expansion of secondary provision to a level that will ensure adult fluency on leaving school
• Substantial support for Gaelic activities for families, children, young people and adults
• A community hub for Gaelic close to the school

Other comments I/we wish to make:

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