Additional Support for Learning

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 2 February 2023.

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Photo of Martin Whitfield Martin Whitfield Labour

I thank the cabinet secretary for that answer about children with autism.

The Scottish National Party’s 2021 manifesto said:

“Scotland’s education system should be accessible to all young people. We want all children and young people to get the support that they need to reach their full potential.”

We have the highest number of pupils who require additional support on record—that is the case at primary school and secondary school level. At the same time, numbers of specialist staff and support are being slashed.