Proposal to establish Gaelic Medium catchment areas for Portree associated school group

Highland Council is to seek the views of local communities on a proposal to establish Gaelic Medium catchment areas for the primary schools serving Portree High School. 

The change is being proposed in line with Statutory Guidance on Gaelic Medium Education. 

Members of the People Committee have agreed to undertake a public consultation on the proposal. The consultation will take place under procedures set down in The Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010. 

The views of parents, the local community and others will be sought over a period extending from 28 August to 25 October 2017. 

Public meetings will be held in Portree on 13 September, Broadford on 14 September and Dunvegan on 4 October.

The proposal paper and associated documentation will be available on the Highland Council website from 28 August at:  www.highland.gov.uk/schoolconsultations 

Similar exercises will be rolled out across the Highland Council area.