Education (ASL) Scotland Act Written Answer, 24/06/05 [S]
Written Answer given in response to Rosemary Byrne's (SSP) asking the Scottish Executive what funding has been set aside for the training of parents to aid their understanding of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 prior to its implementation.
Euan Robson, Deputy Minister for Education and Young People, replied that the total funding set aside for the implementation of the act is £12 million in 2004-05 and £14 million in 2005-06. Funding has not been allocated specifically for the training of parents but local authorities have been using the funding to inform parents and update their information materials. Furthermore, the Executive has issued leaflets to parents and published newsletters.
Read the full answer in the Scottish Parliament's Written Answer Report 20 - 24 June 2005.
Further information
Scottish Palriament's Written Answer Report 20 -24 2005
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