Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 26 February 2014
26 Feb 2014 · S4 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Decision Time
The result of the division is: For 84, Against 0, Abstentions 32.
Motion, as amended, agreed to,
That the Parliament reaffirms its support for the curriculum for excellence, which it believes can make a significant contribution to Scottish education; commends the hard work of teachers and pupils across Scotland in preparing for the new national qualifications; recognises the concerns of some teachers regarding workload and the need for continued support from local authorities, national agencies and the Scottish Government; welcomes the wide range of support already provided including the recent announcement of a further £5 million in support; further welcomes the commitment to drawing on feedback and experience as the curriculum is implemented and the new national qualifications are rolled out; believes that it is important to maintain a broad political consensus and partnership approach to the curriculum for excellence involving all key interested parties committed to the successful implementation of the curriculum, and agrees with the National Parent Forum of Scotland that the best thing for the young people taking the new qualifications is to focus on successful delivery of the exams.
Motion, as amended, agreed to,
That the Parliament reaffirms its support for the curriculum for excellence, which it believes can make a significant contribution to Scottish education; commends the hard work of teachers and pupils across Scotland in preparing for the new national qualifications; recognises the concerns of some teachers regarding workload and the need for continued support from local authorities, national agencies and the Scottish Government; welcomes the wide range of support already provided including the recent announcement of a further £5 million in support; further welcomes the commitment to drawing on feedback and experience as the curriculum is implemented and the new national qualifications are rolled out; believes that it is important to maintain a broad political consensus and partnership approach to the curriculum for excellence involving all key interested parties committed to the successful implementation of the curriculum, and agrees with the National Parent Forum of Scotland that the best thing for the young people taking the new qualifications is to focus on successful delivery of the exams.
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The Presiding Officer (Tricia Marwick)
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
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