Publication - Consultation analysis

Scottish Languages Bill - Gaelic and Scots commitments: consultation analysis

Published: 7 June 2023
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Communities and third sector, Education, +1 more … Work and skills
ISBN: 9781805258605

External analysis of the responses submitted to the Scottish Government's consultation on Gaelic, Scots and a Scottish Languages Bill.

Annex

The table below depicts the frequency of tags and coding applied when analysing responses for Gaelic Medium Education.

Tag	Frequency
Widespread use and promotion	326
Redundancy	236
Funding and resources	205
Accessibility for and of Gaelic education provision	125
Community and cultural activities	59
Revised strategic plan/legislation	53
Strong management/leadership	43
Information campaign	43
Institutional barriers and solutions	37
Multilingualism	34
Social barriers and solutions	26
Restriction to community	24
Changes in curriculum	23
Partnerships and collaborations	23
Monitoring and accountability	23
Opportunity for adults	21
Statutory rights and guidance	17
Community engagement	15
Secondary-level provision	15
Legal right to GME	11
GME Journey	10
No comment	6
Tertiary level of GME	4
Immersion opportunities	3
Gaelic Learner Education	3
Visibility for Gaelic	3
Apolitical approach required	2
Business incentives	2
Policy and processes	2
Innovative Learning	2

The table below depicts the frequency of tags and coding applied when analysing responses for Gàidhealtachd.

Tag	Frequency
Creation and promotion of Gàidhealtachd	200
Areas with high number of speakers	194
Redundancy of Gàidhealtachd	93
No definition	56
Government management	53
Incentives/services in Gàidhealtachd	39
Flexible definition	33
Funding for Gàidhealtachd	29
Division	29
Community initiatives for language promotion	27
Promotion of Gaelic	24
Highlands and Islands	23
Community engagement for Gàidhealtachd	19
More research	14
Policy and legislation for Gàidhealtachd	13
Access to public services	10
Support from the government	10
Incentives and benefits for Gàidhealtachd	9
Areas with a smaller number of Gaelic speakers	7
Tier System	6
Gàidhealtachd already exists	3
No comment	3
Accountability	3
Government agenda	3
Current measures are sufficient	2

The table below depicts the frequency of tags and coding applied when analysing responses for Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

Tag	Frequency
Structural improvements	128
Lack of public demand	96
Community engagement and consultations	60
Visibility and influence of Bòrd na Gàidhlig	60
Funding for Bòrd na Gàidhlig	47
Resources for Bòrd na Gàidhlig	32
Statutory powers	26
Partnerships and collaborations	23
Waste of public resources	20
Accountability and transparency	17
Flexible/decentralised approach	17
No comment	16
Satisfaction with Bòrd na Gàidhlig	8
Lack of awareness of Bòrd na Gàidhlig	7
Recognition of Bòrd na Gàidhlig.	6
Dissatisfaction with Bòrd na Gàidhlig	3
Staff at Bòrd na Gàidhlig	2
Strong leadership	2

The table below depicts the frequency of tags and coding applied when analysing responses for Scots Language.

Tag	Frequency
Redundancy/waste of public resources	328
Greater use and promotion	314
Funding and Resources	133
Legislation	76
No opinion	48
Addressing misinformation	46
Accessibility through education	38
Official and legal recognition	35
Public recognition and support	28
Visibility of Scots bodies	26
Community engagement	14
Partnerships and collaborations	13
Defining Scots is important	13
Scots already well-recognised	11
Accountability	10
Division	7
Strategy for Scots Bodies	4
Apolitical approach	3
Dissatisfaction with Scots Bodies	2
Lack of knowledge about Scots	2
Opportunities for adults	1

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