John Swinney MSP returns as Scotland’s First Minister following the elections earlier in May – and has now appointed his Cabinet team. He named Màiri McAllan, MSP for Clydesdale, as the new Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic. She has previously served as a minister for housing, wellbeing, net zero and the environment. Siobhain… Continue reading New education/childcare minister in Scotland
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Scottish MSPs raise concerns over 1140 hours and PVI sustainability
Last week’s Education and Skills Portfolio Questions in the Scottish Parliament brought forward the ongoing challenges faced by PVI nurseries, particularly around the sustainability of delivering the expanded 1,140 hours of funded ELC. The government reiterated its commitment to the expansion and noted that research published in 2024 showed high uptake and signs of improvements… Continue reading Scottish MSPs raise concerns over 1140 hours and PVI sustainability
Scotland’s Childcare Guarantee calls for expanded funded hours
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