Scottish Parliament – May 27, 2026 – 3

The result of the division on amendment S7M-00128.1, in the name of Maggie Chapman, is: For 104, Against 16, Abstentions 0. S7M-00128.1: As an amendment to motion S7M-00128 in the name of Màiri McAllan (Expanding Childcare), insert at end "and further agrees that as a first step towards this expansion, the Scottish Government and COSLA must work together to ensure that cross-border placements are available across Scotland, that all children can access the current funded hours the week rather than term after the child's relevant birthday, and that the required flexibility in provision will only be achieved with proper workforce planning."

Original motion(S7M-00128): That the Parliament believes that every child deserves the best start in life and that a child’s earliest years are crucial in their development;

recognises the importance of high quality, accessible and affordable childcare in tackling poverty, supporting employment opportunities for parents, supporting child development and driving inclusive economic growth;

acknowledges the Scottish Government’s investment in early learning and childcare to date, and supports its aim to extend year-round childcare support to every child from nine months old to the end of primary school.

Original motion(S7M-00128): That the Parliament believes that every child deserves the best start in life and that a child’s earliest years are crucial in their development;

recognises the importance of high quality, accessible and affordable childcare in tackling poverty, supporting employment opportunities for parents, supporting child development and driving inclusive economic growth;

acknowledges the Scottish Government’s investment in early learning and childcare to date, and supports its aim to extend year-round childcare support to every child from nine months old to the end of primary school.

Original motion(S7M-00128): That the Parliament believes that every child deserves the best start in life and that a child’s earliest years are crucial in their development;

recognises the importance of high quality, accessible and affordable childcare in tackling poverty, supporting employment opportunities for parents, supporting child development and driving inclusive economic growth;

acknowledges the Scottish Government’s investment in early learning and childcare to date, and supports its aim to extend year-round childcare support to every child from nine months old to the end of primary school.

Original motion(S7M-00128): That the Parliament believes that every child deserves the best start in life and that a child’s earliest years are crucial in their development;

recognises the importance of high quality, accessible and affordable childcare in tackling poverty, supporting employment opportunities for parents, supporting child development and driving inclusive economic growth;

acknowledges the Scottish Government’s investment in early learning and childcare to date, and supports its aim to extend year-round childcare support to every child from nine months old to the end of primary school.