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SPICe briefings Date published: 23 June 2022

Fisheries Management and Support Common Framework - Current policy position

Current policy position Fisheries is largely a devolved matter. A separate SPICe briefing provides a detailed overview of how fisheries are governed in Scotland and the UK after post-EU exit.

SPICe briefings Date published: 29 November 2023

Key Issues for Session 6 - 2023 Update - The Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare

The Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare Ned Sharratt, Senior Researcher, Education In 2021, SPICe identified the expansion of Early Learning and Childcare (“ELC”) as being a key issue for Session 6.

SPICe briefings Date published: 18 June 2025

Post-Legislative Scrutiny in the Scottish Parliament in Session 6: A Strategic Priority

More details on this can be found in the SPICe Spotlight Blog on the outcomes of the Panel.

Committee reports Date published: 23 April 2019

Report on Scottish National Standardised Assessments - Estimated costs of standardised assessments at national and local authority level

The Council highlighted that they do not use standardised assessments for all pupils. SPICe. (2019, February). Summary of local authority responses.

SPICe briefings Date published: 5 February 2021