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It is common that the Student Awards Agency Scotland receives in-year transfers from the Scottish Funding Council and the Scottish Government to support a number of its programmes. S4W-29050
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
9 December 2015
At a Spending Review Barnett consequentials are determined on a departmental level as opposed to a programme level; it is therefore not possible to isolate the financial impact of individual spending decisions.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
1 October 2015
The final figure for delivered places in each year will not be known until audit and compliance procedures have been completed. The programme was set up to support employers at the national minimum wage, through agreement with Scottish Local Authority Economic Development and COLSA.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
30 September 2015
This change in policy is intended to further strengthen the legislative safeguards for the structural and operational independence of the commission by allowing the commission the freedom to determine its own programme of work. S4W-27582
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
10 September 2015
Additionally, under the self-directed support programme we are investing over £500,000 on projects aimed at improving transitions for young people in receipt of social care and support.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
24 August 2015
The Scottish Government is committed to the education maintenance allowance (EMA) programme and values its contribution in helping young people overcome financial barriers to access learning.
In addition, the Scottish Government will publish an annual report on progress in implementing the Developing the Young Workforce programme, including data showing progress towards the 11 key performance indicators.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
26 March 2015
At a national level, the Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy, the Programme for International Student Assessment and other educational performance data provide us with information on learner achievement and progress.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 March 2015
The linkage which was carried out between an extract of the National Health Service Central Register (NHSCR) and an extract of the 2011 Census was carried out under the direction of the Beyond 2011 Programme Board which was chaired by the Registrar General.