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In Scotland, the Scottish Government has provided funding for national grant programmes that have supported needs of bus operators across the whole country.
You asked for an update on the report on work looking at options for an accredited qualification and registration programme for Additional Support Needs Assistants and also asked why it has been delayed.
Introducing the case study - Regional Selective Assistance
For its 2020-21 pre-budget scrutiny, the Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee decided to focus on Regional Selective Assistance (RSA), Scotland's main grant scheme for business.
However, the approach to developing return-to-work programmes can vary within sectors and good practice does not appear to be shared. • Some employers have approached a return-to-work programme by offering employees redeployment or reduced hours.
Upskilling and continuous professional development of our workforce is a priority which, amongst other business benefits, helps in retaining workers and assisting younger employees, in particular, with their career progression and aspirations.
Committee reports
Date published:
15 November 2020
Over-consultation
Like many other public authorities, Elaine Lorimer (Revenue Scotland) referred to getting assistance from minority ethnic groups to help them improve their recruitment processes.