Scottish Parliament – Dec. 7, 2022 – 4

The result of the division on motion S6M-07111, in the name of Stephen Kerr, on the state of the Scottish education system, as amended, is: For 68, Against 53, Abstentions 0. Motion, as amended, agreed to, That the Parliament believes that all children, young people and adult learners have the right to a first-class education;

recognises that there is much to be proud of and to celebrate in Scottish education;

commends the hard work of all staff and teaching professionals in Scotland's schools, colleges, universities and early learning and childcare centres, and welcomes the comprehensive programme of reform underway in Scottish education, which includes the National Discussion to shape the future vision for Scottish education, the independent review of qualifications and assessment, the establishment of a new independent inspectorate, a new national agency and a new qualifications body, plans to expand Scotland’s early learning and childcare (ELC) offer, the introduction of a new shared inspection framework for early learning and childcare (ELC), the development of purpose and principles of post-school education, research and skills, and the independent review of the skills delivery landscape.