Commitment to eradicating child poverty Social Security Scotland’s Scottish Child Payment is supporting 322,230 children across the country, newly published figures show. Launched in February 2021, the Scotland-only benefit gives
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£43 million to tackle attainment gap. Pupils impacted by poverty will receive further support to succeed in their studies through a continued £43 million investment this year. The Scottish Government
£2.95 million awarded to harness academic ideas for commercial use. An anti-cancer drug that researchers believe may be up to 500 times more effective than current treatments is among 18
Stage 1 Vote Backed by MSPs Legislation to simplify the funding system for learners at college, university and apprentices in Scotland has been given in-principle backing by MSPs. They voted
Graeme takes up vacant post while Ben Macpherson re-joins government. Graeme has been appointed Minister for Parliamentary Business and for Veterans by First Minister John Swinney. Subject to parliamentary agreement
Working to Eradicate Child Poverty The number of eligible children taking up the offer of a free school meal has increased for the second year running, according to the latest
Putting Scotland at the forefront of global practice. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has joined staff and teachers to mark the formal launch of the Centre for Teaching Excellence at the
University tutors to provide help for those who need it most. Tutoring staff from two Scottish universities will be working in classrooms across the country to help engage children and
Supporting Scots teaching, literature and media. Eleven organisations are set to share £650,000 as part of a drive to grow the Scots language across the country. Deputy First Minister Kate
An Official Statistics Publication Statistics have been published today on Education Outcomes for Looked After Children. The publication provides data from the 2023/24 school year on school attendance, achievement of
