Education and Gaelic Committee

@SP_EducationCom

Education and Gaelic Committee of the Scottish Parliament. Examines issues related to education, languages and children and young people.

Holyrood, Edinburgh ow.ly/hhGT50ZNUWs Joined January 2013

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Education and Gaelic Committee @SP_EducationCom 2d

What progress is being made with reforms to apprenticeships? This week we spoke to James Withers, who reflected on the changing culture around how apprenticeships are viewed.

Watch the meeting: ow.ly/JTpS5105qrt
About the inquiry: ow.ly/MUor5105qs9

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Education and Gaelic Committee @SP_EducationCom Nov 5

🆕 Ahead of the #ScottishBudget, we have been scrutinising the progress made on reducing teachers' class contact time, and the progress made towards implementing reforms to the children’s care system known as The Promise.

We have now published our report: ow.ly/ETW05103ZQr

A graphic which says "Report - Pre-budget scrutiny 2027-28: class contact time and reforms to the children's care system" beside a blurred photograph of two unidentified children playing in an autumnal scene.

Education and Gaelic Committee @SP_EducationCom Nov 3

We started taking evidence on a short inquiry into supporting pupils with persistent absence today.

Barry Syme, representing @Aspep1 was on the panel ⬇️

Find out more: ow.ly/53zA5103q2x
Watch the meeting: ow.ly/IubI5103q2X

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Education and Gaelic Committee @SP_EducationCom Sep 23

We're currently exploring plans to reduce class contact time for teachers and the impact that this might have.

Watch the session: ow.ly/qIlP50ZQz3K

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Education and Gaelic Committee @SP_EducationCom Sep 16

We're exploring progress on reforms to the care system for looked-after children in Scotland. This week's panel included Kay McKerrell from @whocaresscot

The meeting forms part of our scrutiny ahead of the Scottish Budget. Learn more: ow.ly/fjtK50ZOnRO

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