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19 March 2026
S6W-44442
Three-year-olds are eligible to start funded ELC from the relevant start date, which is usually the term after their 3rd birthday, and does not vary in relation to the number of siblings.Local authorities have powers to provide funded ELC from an earlier date, if they choose to do so.At a national level, the Scottish Government funds earlier access to ELC for eligible two-year-olds – those we believe will benefit the most – based on a range of research which shows that while attending high quality ELC improves outcomes for all children, children facing the most disadvantage, benefit the most. S6W...
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Date answered:
19 March 2026
S6W-44441
The Scottish Child Payment and Best Start Grant are also both paid on a per-child rather than per-family basis.All local authorities have the discretion to make funded ELC available to address specific needs, and parents are encouraged to engage with their local authority to ensure that their needs are known and understood. S6W-44441
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18 March 2026
S6W-44240
HIS provide assurance to Scottish Ministers via their inspection responsibilities, and their Health and Care Staffing Act Annual Report: Health and Care Staffing Act 2019 HIS functions in relation to staffing annual report 2024-2025: April 2025 – Healthcare Improvement Scotland.HIS also provide support, if required, to Health Boards to aid them in their compliance with their duties under the Act. S6W...
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Date answered:
18 March 2026
S6W-44238
This includes through increased use of digital and technological solutions, such as Near Me, to improve flexibility of care.Where travel is necessary, the Scottish Government expects local Health Boards to work collaboratively with each other and transport providers to make suitable arrangements to ensure that the necessary treatment can be provided in a patient-centred way and that disruption to key appointments is kept to a minimum.Financial support for travel is available for patients and authorised escorts, according to eligibility criteria and medical requirements.All Boards are expected to support patients and their families in identifying and accessing available support and Board patient travel contacts can provide advice on eligibility and assistance available with bookings and advance payments, where necessary. S6W...
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Date answered:
18 March 2026
S6W-44164
Further information on this can be found on the SAAS website - Study Abroad Grant. S6W-44164
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Date answered:
18 March 2026
S6W-44163
Full details of the funding available can be found on the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) website - Undergrad Funding - SAAS - Higher Education - Student Loan - Bursary. S6W-44163
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Date answered:
17 March 2026
S6W-44155
Initial funding for 2026-27 has had approval to maintain current operational delivery.Further detail on the activities of the Hub can be seen at https://www.planninghub.scot/. S6W-44155
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Date answered:
16 March 2026
S6W-44099
We will also continue to work in partnership with the UK Government to leverage a greater share of available funding for space projects in Scotland.The Scottish Government is confident that establishing sovereign launch capability from Scotland’s spaceports, including SaxaVord in Shetland, will help accelerate the growth of our space sector and strengthen Scotland’s position as a key player in the space economy. S6W...
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Date answered:
12 March 2026
S6W-44104
A further £7.65 million is included in the 2026-27 mental health programme budget to enable continued improvements in neurodevelopmental assessment and support for children and young people.I have also brought together stakeholders and MSPs through two cross-party summits to support coordinated efforts to address these issues. S6W-44104
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Date answered:
10 March 2026
S6W-44011
It is then the responsibility of individual local authorities to manage their own budgets and to allocate the total financial resources available to them, on the basis of local needs and priorities, having first fulfilled their statutory obligations and the jointly agreed set of national and local priorities. S6W-44011
