Overview
HMIE recognises that Gaelic is an integral part of Scotland’s heritage, national identity and current cultural life. HMIE recognises that there is a need to ensure the sustainable development of Gaelic for the future and is committed to working with stakeholders and partners across the public and private sector to achieve this aspiration. In its work, HMIE will seek to:
This document is HMIE’s Draft Gaelic Language Plan, prepared within the framework of the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005. It sets out how we will use Gaelic in carrying out our business, how we will enable the use of Gaelic when we interact with stakeholders and partners, and how we will promote the development of Gaelic. We recognise that the development of Gaelic Language Plans by public bodies such as HMIE is a key component of the 2005 Act. We recognise that our Gaelic Language Plan will help to formalise and communicate to staff, partners and stakeholders what our policy is in relation to Gaelic matters, and what Gaelic services they can expect to access through HMIE.
HMIE aims to build on current partnerships to support the work of our Gaelic Language Plan. To help achieve the targets in our Gaelic Language Plan, we will work closely with partners such as Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS), Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), Scottish Funding Council (SFC); and local authorities.
HMIE’s Gaelic Language Plan has been prepared in accordance with statutory criteria set out in the 2005 Act, and having regard to Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s National Plan for Gaelic and Guidance on the Development of Gaelic Language Plans. HMIE is an Agency of the Scottish Government. As such, HMIE’s plan complements the Scottish Government’s Gaelic Language Plan.
Structure of the Gaelic Language Plan
The key components of our Gaelic Language Plan are:
This chapter provides background information to the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 and its main features. An overview is provided of the key statutory provisions relating to the preparation of Gaelic Language Plans under the 2005 Act. A brief overview of the structure of HMIE and its main areas of operation is also provided.
This chapter sets out how HMIE will use, and enable the use of Gaelic in relation to its main business functions.
Chapter 3 – Policy Commitments/Implementation of the Plan
This chapter sets out how HMIE will help implement the National Plan for Gaelic.
Chapter 4 – Implementation, Monitoring and Review
This chapter sets out how the implementation of our Gaelic Language Plan will be taken forward, how implementation will be monitored, and how lessons from monitoring will be used in reviews to inform improvements.
Chapter 5- Consultation procedures
This chapter sets out how HMIE collects your views and how you can give your views to HMIE on the Draft HMIE Gaelic Plan.