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Under UK Government immigration laws – some non UK EU nationals have no recourse to public funds (NRPF) and as a result are not able to access social housing or homelessness assistance and cannot claim most benefits or tax credits that are paid by the state. S5O-01926
These support practitioners to further develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in supporting learners with dyslexia and reduce barriers to learning; this includes the refreshed Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit and the Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice online professional learning modules. S5O-01873
In addition, from April 2016 to March 2019, The Highland Council's capital allocation is £103.4 million, including more than £41 million for 2018-19 which can be used at the council’s discretion to fund improvements to school buildings. S5O-01872
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 February 2018
A face-to-face assessment should only be required upon individual request or where evidence gathered is conflicting – and no-one will ever be forced in the Scottish system to undergo an assessment with a private company. S5O-01753
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 January 2018
We are also supporting innovative new routes into teaching which are focussed on the STEM subjects and we are creating a further new route into teaching, specifically designed to attract high quality graduates in priority areas and subjects. S5O-01687
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 January 2018
That is why we maintain free tuition and why we established the Commission on Widening Access and subsequently accepted all 34 of its recommendations in full. S5O-01692
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
11 January 2018
In fact performance on the North Berwick line has improved by 1.8% Moving Annual Average (MAA) over the last year and this demonstrates the real efforts made by ScotRail staff who are working hard to deliver improved performance in the face of unrelenting, often unwarranted, criticism. S5O-01641
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
10 January 2018
In the longer term we will continue to raise awareness to ensure that landlords re-letting their property using a Private Residential Tenancy for the first time and tenants starting a new tenancy in the future are aware of their rights and are able to access clear information. S5O-01563