Letter on behalf of Linda Fabiani

Europe, External Affairs and Culture Directorate
Culture and Gaelic Division


T: 0131-244 6445 F: 0131-244 0353
E: Linda.Roberts@scotland.gsi.gov.uk







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Our ref: 2007/0037238OR
12 November 2007


Dear

Thank you for your e mail of 31 October to Linda Fabiani, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture, concerning the Little Scholars Nursery in Glasgow. I have been asked to respond.

I understand that the main campus of Langside College, within which the Little Scholars Nursery is located, is due to relocate to new premises in December 2008. This may have consequences for the continued operation of the nursery.

As far as I know, Glasgow City Council, which currently allocates funding for the provision of Gaelic-medium education in the nursery, is considering how the authority may respond to demand for Gaelic nursery provision in that area of Glasgow, should it be the case that the Little Scholars Nursery cannot be accommodated within the new college campus.

I realise that you and other parents have already voiced your concerns about the Little Scholars Nursery to Glasgow City Council. I would, however, recommend that you continue your dialogue with the Council, so that it can arrive at as well an informed decision as possible when considering the options available to it for the provision of Gaelic-medium education for this age group in the south side of Glasgow.

Yours sincerely



Linda Roberts
Culture and Gaelic Division

Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ
www.scotland.gov.uk