Author: Simranjit Kaur Sahota
Date of Publication: April 2025
Notes: Scottish Languages Review Issue 38
This thought piece examines the state of community language provision in Scotland, primarily provided by complementary schools, in comparison to that of modern languages. It considers several strategies for how community language learning can be enhanced through increased minority ethnic teacher numbers, collaboration between mainstream and complementary schools, and opportunities to gain qualifications, with a particular focus on engaging with families and communities. The author reflects on her own experience to consider how children from immigrant backgrounds can find their complex selves reflected in the classroom.