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Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.

  • Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
  • Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber

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Dates of parliamentary sessions
  1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
  2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
  3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
  4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
  5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 4 May 2021
  6. Session 6: 13 May 2021 to 8 April 2026
  7. Current session: 14 May 2026 to 13 November 2026
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Question reference: S7W-05072

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 13 November 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact on (a) pupil attainment and (b) national attendance rates of reducing the number of pupil school days from 190 to 188 through the use of additional in-service days in the 2026-27 academic year.

Question reference: S7W-05080

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 13 November 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether local authorities seeking approval for additional in-service days will be required to consult parents, carers, Parent Councils and school communities and, if so, whether evidence of such consultation will be required as part of the approval process.

Question reference: S7W-05074

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 13 November 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what minimum notice period local authorities would be required to give parents and carers before scheduling any additional in-service day.

Question reference: S7W-05070

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 13 November 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government which local authorities have so far (a) formally requested, (b) been granted, and (c) indicated that they do not intend to request up to two additional in-service days for the Curriculum Improvement Cycle.

Question reference: S7W-05079

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 13 November 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it had with the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland and youth organisations, including the Scottish Youth Parliament, before announcing that local authorities may request up to two additional in-service days for the Curriculum Improvement Cycle.

Question reference: S7W-05069

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 13 November 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it conducted an Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) or a Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) prior to announcing that local authorities may request up to two additional in-service days for the Curriculum Improvement Cycle and, if so, whether it will publish the results of any such assessments.

Question reference: S7W-05078

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 13 November 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what consultation it had with national parent organisations before announcing that local authorities may request up to two additional in-service days for the Curriculum Improvement Cycle.

Question reference: S7W-05071

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 13 November 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to authorise local authorities to request additional in-service days in the 2027-28 academic year ahead of the implementation of the updated curriculum in August 2028.

Question reference: S7W-05077

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 13 November 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what (a) training materials, (b) guidance and (c) support Education Scotland will provide to schools to ensure that additional in-service days are used consistently across local authorities.

Question reference: S7W-05075

  • Asked by: Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Friday, 13 November 2026
  • Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) COSLA and (b) childcare providers regarding the (i) availability and (ii) affordability of wraparound or holiday childcare for working parents on any additional in-service days.