Scottish Parliament – Nov. 19, 2025 – 6

The result of the division on motion S6M-19754, in the name of Pam Duncan-Glancy, on education, as amended, is: For 63, Against 54, Abstentions 1. Motion, as amended, agreed to, That the Parliament recognises the challenges in Scotland’s schools post-COVID-19 pandemic, particularly with attendance and an increase in additional support needs (ASN);

welcomes the additional funding agreed to in the Budget for 2025-26 to support outcomes for children with ASN, and to support and enhance the ASN workforce;

acknowledges the key role that staff and teachers play to support children to succeed;

welcomes the agreement last week, which ensures that Scotland’s teachers remain the highest paid in the UK, with an uplift of 7.5% over two years;

remains committed to undertaking further work to reduce teacher workload, which sits alongside the commitment to reduce class contact time, and agrees to recognise and celebrate the successes of Scotland's young people.