In February MSPs backeda motion calling for “substantial reform”of both the Scottish Qualifications Authority and Education Scotland. TheTes Scotlandfreedom of information request also asked for any evaluations that Education Scotland had carried out into the impact of its work between March this year...
The MSPs were briefed about a concerning rise in the use of these devices among schoolchildren in Scotland. Startling statistics revealed that one in ten 13-year-olds and a staggering 25 percent of 15-year-olds were vaping in 2022. Professor Banks emphasized that vaping is significantly restrict...
those over 25, or who are parents, or married/in a partnership) the same bursary as young ones, and bringing down their debt, because these students in Scotland are on a much less generous grant and a higher loan, and there’s really no good way to justify that. ...
71% of visits to Pornhub from Scotland are from smartphones. MSPs have known about this problem, Scottish children’s access to harmful material, for at least 16 years. Dr Ray Wyre presented research to a committee of MSPs on this topic in 2007 and argued for legislative action. I d...
A final complication here comes in the form of devolved or federal governments, where regional representatives (in the UK's case, MSPs in particular) and their committees have an end-process and monitoring role. 5.1.3 Bit parts Two of the institutions that drip feed into the evolution of ...
THEY have been called the fastest-growing menace in Scotland and a cancer in our communities. It is the biggest single topic that fills the post bags of MSPs from Shetland to the Borders. Neds across the country are creating an atmosphere of fear, violence and intimidation, making many Sc...
In a motion tabled yesterday, Ms Kane claimed the term was short for "non-educated delinquent" and was "degrading and hurtful" to youngsters. Tracksuit ambassadors; MSPs MOCK CALL TO BAN THE WORD 'NEDS' Finally, everyone has heard the term ned but does anyone realise that it stands for ...
Substance use among young people is a significant public health concern, particularly in Scotland. Primary prevention activities are essential in delaying young people’s substance use and reducing the harms associated with use. However, such prevention