As an amendment to motion S6M-16330 in the name of Jenny Gilruth (Addressing Child Poverty Through Education), leave out from "welcomes" to end and insert "acknowledges that more than a quarter of children in Scotland live in poverty; recognises that, while investment in tackling child poverty through education is important, it must be accompanied by a focus on improving educational standards; notes that, while the Scottish Government has spent £1 billion on early years and childcare, there remains a significant disparity in the availability of early years provision across Scotland, which risks deepening inequalities and limiting parental employment opportunities, and has long-term consequences for children’s development and educational outcomes; further notes with concern that education in Scotland has gone backwards in Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) international rankings; acknowledges that the attainment gap in primary pupils’ reading, writing, literacy and numeracy remains similar to pre-COVID-19-pandemic levels and has failed to close; regrets that the pledge to provide universal free school meals for primary pupils has not been fulfilled; expresses concern over the rising level of violence in schools, which negatively impacts both attainment and wellbeing; calls on the Scottish Government to provide greater support for teachers and local authorities to tackle this issue; further calls for a review of policies to improve the identification of and support for care experienced and young carer pupils in schools, ensuring that they receive the necessary assistance to succeed in education, and believes that the Scottish Government’s main priority should be ensuring that every child, no matter their background, has the best start in life."
Result 29 for, 88 against, 4 abstained, 8 did not vote Disagreed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Alba Party
Independent
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, February 3, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don-Innes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Result 73 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Supported by: Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Result 19 for, 102 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 5, 2025