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We have also created a toolkit of useful materials to help partners share information about ELC in the way that best suits their sector. This includes advice on language; FAQs; and materials for local dissemination.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
23 September 2019
It is of course for families to choose whether they wish to take up some or all of their child’s entitlement to funded early learning and childcare – it is an offer rather than a mandatory requirement, and families must be allowed to make the best decision for their child. We are working with our partners to ensure that all families with eligible children a...
It is clear that carbon capture and storage will play a very important role in helping the UK reach net-zero emissions domestically, and Scotland remains the best-placed country in Europe to realise CCUS on a commercial scale.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
3 September 2018
We are investing £15 million to support better access to CAMHS and innovation, and have increased the CAMHS workforce by over 65%. We see the best results where provision is embedded in the community, working closely with specialist services.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 August 2018
Our Stroke Improvement Plan (2014) sets out a comprehensive programme for further reducing the number of deaths from stroke and improving stroke treatment and care across the whole patient pathway. It focuses on providing the best possible care in the acute setting, as well as helping peoples’ longer-term recovery in their own communities.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
27 February 2018
As this industry develops we will continue to review all the latest evidence, including perspectives of industry and regulators, to ensure that our approach to decommissioning utilises best practice and seeks to optimise the benefits for Scotland.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 February 2018
We are committed to maintaining the trunk road network in line with international best practice. We invest in essential road maintenance schemes, bridge strengthening programme and ancillary assets.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
4 October 2017
Employers and the workforce in Scotland are encouraged to consider how to make best use of the publicly funded package of skills, training and employability programmes available to improve performance and productivity across their workforce.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
8 September 2017
Since 2015, the Care Inspectorate has collated and reviewed significant case reviews for children and young people to facilitate best practice and multi-agency change across Scotland to prevent future harm.