Meeting of the Parliament 13 December 2023
I am sorry. I have only half a minute left.
The situation cannot go on. We need to create a system that empowers young people to reach their potential. That means taking the promised action to reduce class sizes, increase non-contact time, prioritise support for children with additional support needs and reverse the trend of cuts to local authorities. We have to hold the Government to account for leaving children struggling and teachers overwhelmed, and I will not apologise for saying that.
When the Government comes to the chamber with specific actions that will make a big difference to education in Scotland, we will of course support it. With a fair, equitable and ambitious system, education can unlock the potential in every young person in Scotland. That is the sort of education system that Scottish Labour believes in, and we will fight for it.
I move amendment S6M-11635.1, to insert at end:
“; considers that there is an urgent need for action to reverse the widening inequalities as highlighted by Scotland’s performance in the 2022 PISA results, and recognises the excellence of Scotland’s teachers against a backdrop of Scottish Government failures.”
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