Tertiary Education and Training Bill published. Legislation to simplify the funding system for learners at college and university and apprentices in Scotland, has been published. The Scottish Government has introduced
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(Nearly) All Labour U-turns in one place. It’s hard to keep up. Despite claiming to be the party of working people, Labour now endorses the Tories’ economic policy, social security
Number of students from most deprived areas also hits new high. A record number of Scottish students have secured places at a Scottish university this year, UCAS figures show. Acceptances
Attainment gap for literacy narrows to lowest level. The proportion of pupils achieving the expected level in literacy and numeracy across primary and secondary schools has reached a new high,
Majority of Scots better off than in the rest of the UK. The Scottish Budget will ensure people in Scotland are better off than in the rest of the UK,
Chancellor admits £18bn cuts warning was true The SNP has demanded Rachel Reeves apologise to the public for “misleading voters” – after the Chancellor finally admitted there is a £20
Support for workplace learning and promoting fair work. Reaffirming the Scottish Government’s commitment to advancing Fair Work and tackling inequalities, First Minister John Swinney has announced a continued funding package
A Call to Action for Scottish MPs The ongoing debate surrounding the two-child benefit cap has highlighted its severe impact on families across Scotland. The policy, originally introduced under austerity
Today, the SNP has tabled an amendment to scrap the cruel two-child cap. The cap means that families do not receive an additional amount for third or subsequent children and
Labour has failed the first big test of government by ignoring the national scandal of child poverty. The SNP has led calls to tackle child poverty for years, while Labour
