As an amendment to motion S6M-07111 in the name of Stephen Kerr (The State of the Scottish Education System), leave out from "that access" to end and insert "that all children, young people and adult learners have the right to a first-class education; recognises that there is much to be proud of and to celebrate in Scottish education; commends the hard work of all staff and teaching professionals in Scotland's schools, colleges, universities and early learning and childcare centres, and welcomes the comprehensive programme of reform underway in Scottish education, which includes the National Discussion to shape the future vision for Scottish education, the independent review of qualifications and assessment, the establishment of a new independent inspectorate, a new national agency and a new qualifications body, plans to expand Scotland’s early learning and childcare (ELC) offer, the introduction of a new shared inspection framework for early learning and childcare (ELC), the development of purpose and principles of post-school education, research and skills, and the independent review of the skills delivery landscape."
Result 66 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote Vote Passed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, December 5, 2022
Supported by: Sharon Dowey
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Result 68 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Result 54 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, December 7, 2022