The lessons being learned by Scotland’s student teachers will be put to the test as part of a new inquiry by Holyrood’s Education and Skills Committee.
The inquiry will explore whether teachers leave initial teacher education sufficiently ready and confident for the challenges they will face in Scotland’s classrooms. Continue reading Scotland’s student teachers: learning the lessons
A new report from MSPs on the Justice Sub-Committee on Policing looking at police capital spending has concluded that an above inflation increase is vital to allow officers to operate efficiently. Continue reading Increase in police capital spending needed, say MSPs
A step change is required in the planning, funding and delivery of roads maintenance services to address a £3 billion backlog in repair and improvement works on Scotland’s roads network, according to the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee. Continue reading It’s time to tackle road repairs, says Holyrood Committee
Disadvantages as a result of deprivation, gender and rurality need to be addressed to improve learning experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), according to a new Holyrood committee report. Continue reading Systemic change needed to address disadvantage in STEM subjects, says Holyrood committee
A Scottish Parliament Committee is seeking views on how to achieve community wellbeing.
The Local Government and Communities Committee is keen to find out what people think affects ‘community wellbeing’ and have launched a call for the public’s ideas on what this future work should focus on. Continue reading Your Priorities: What makes a strong community?
A Holyrood Committee has called on the Scottish Government to fulfil its commitment and introduce compulsory sales orders to tackle the blight of empty homes. Continue reading Committee calls for compulsory sales to tackle blight of empty homes
On Saturday the Parliament hosted the Modern Studies Association Annual Conference 2019, hosted by The Deputy Presiding Officer, Christine Grahame MSP.
Part of the day included presenting an SQA Advance Higher Award and SQA Higher Awards for the most outstanding students in the country. Continue reading Parliament celebrates Edinburgh students awarded top marks in Modern Studies
The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee has given its backing to the UEFA Championship Bill which is being introduced ahead of Scotland hosting football matches as part of the EURO 2020 tournament next summer.
The UEFA Championship Bill seeks to introduce a range of provisions which will protect the commercial rights of the organisers. This includes action on ticket touting and street trading within designated fan zones. Continue reading Permission to busk!
The first ever Diwali, the Hindu festival of Lights, was hosted at the Scottish Parliament on auspicious day of Vijaya Dashmi. The Scotland Chapter of Hindu Forum of Britain (HFB) took the lead in organising Diwali coinciding with 20th Anniversary of Scottish Parliament (writes RAMESH PATTNI (below)). Continue reading First Diwali at Scottish Parliament
Campaigners have welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s decision to implement a nationwide footway parking ban. Continue reading Scotland becomes first UK nation to ban pavement parking
