That the Parliament believes that every child deserves the best start in life and that a child’s earliest years are crucial in their development; recognises the importance of high quality, accessible and affordable childcare in tackling poverty, supporting employment opportunities for parents, supporting child development and driving inclusive economic growth; acknowledges the Scottish Government’s investment in early learning and childcare to date, and supports its aim to extend year-round childcare support to every child from nine months old to the end of primary school.
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Katie Hagmann, Ben Macpherson
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Supported by: Holly Bruce, Q Manivannan
Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Submitted by: Angela Ross, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Reform UK , Date lodged: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, May 27, 2026