That the Parliament recognises the challenges in Scotland's schools post-COVID-19 pandemic, particularly with attendance and an increase in additional support needs (ASN); welcomes the additional funding agreed to in the Budget for 2025-26 to support outcomes for children with ASN, and to support and enhance the ASN workforce; acknowledges the key role that staff and teachers play to support children to succeed; welcomes the agreement last week, which ensures that Scotland's teachers remain the highest paid in the UK, with an uplift of 7.5% over two years; remains committed to undertaking further work to reduce teacher workload, which sits alongside the commitment to reduce class contact time, and agrees to recognise and celebrate the successes of Scotland's young people.
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Result 63 for, 54 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote Agreed
That the Parliament recognises that pupils and staff are being failed by the deteriorating learning and working environment in Scottish schools, overseen by the Scottish National Party administration.
Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Motion reference: S6M-19754.1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Result 53 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Motion reference: S6M-19754.2
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Supported by: Natalie Don-Innes, Ben Macpherson
Result 64 for, 53 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote Agreed