Motion
Early Childhood Development Transformational Change programme
S6M-11053 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Minto, Jenni
Lodged on
31 Oct 2023Heard / answered on
02 Nov 2023Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 02 Nov 2023
That the Parliament recognises the need for an Early Child Development Transformational Change programme to build on the excellent and world-leading practice already delivered in Scotland, and to further act on the unique and critical period of child development from pre-pregnancy to age three, when experiences and the environment shape the foundations for life and population health, including physical and mental health and wellbeing, life expectancy, educational attainment and participation in the economy and community; is committed to focussing collective efforts on giving all babies and children in Scotland the best possible start by making sure that the Scottish Government applies the latest evidence and continues to invest in and improve its existing policies, to ensure that it is “getting it right for every child”; considers that it can build on the targeted investments that it has already made in support of families pre-birth to three and that joint working can create a culture, environment, economy and society that prioritises and enhances early child development, to realise its ambition of creating a more healthy, fair and equal society; notes the negative impact that the UK Government austerity measures and policies such as the two-child benefit cap continue to have on child development, and welcomes Scottish Government interventions, including the Baby Box and the Scottish Child Payment, to give children the best possible start in life.
Backed by
Supported by 3 additional MSPs
SNP 3
Lodged by
Minto, Jenni
(Scottish National Party).
- Don-Innes, Natalie (SNP)
- Matheson, Michael (SNP)
- Todd, Maree (SNP)
Final vote on motion (no amendments carried)
02 Nov 2023
Carried
Show MSPs
For
63Against
51Abstain
0Not voted
15Amendments were lodged but none were carried; the motion was decided as originally lodged.
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That the Parliament recognises the need for an Early Child Development Transformational Change programme to build on the excellent and world-leading practice already delivered in Scotland, and to further act on the unique and critical period of child development from pre-pregnancy to age three, when experiences and the environment shape the foundations for life and population health, including physical and mental health and wellbeing, life expectancy, educational attainment and participation in the economy and community; is committed to focussing collective efforts on giving all babies and children in Scotland the best possible start by making sure that the Scottish Government applies the latest evidence and continues to invest in and improve its existing policies, to ensure that it is “getting it right for every child”; considers that it can build on the targeted investments that it has already made in support of families pre-birth to three and that joint working can create a culture, environment, economy and society that prioritises and enhances early child development, to realise its ambition of creating a more healthy, fair and equal society; notes the negative impact that the UK Government austerity measures and policies such as the two-child benefit cap continue to have on child development, and welcomes Scottish Government interventions, including the Baby Box and the Scottish Child Payment, to give children the best possible start in life.
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
Chamber
· 02 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 02 November 2023
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-11053, in the name of Jenni Minto, on the early childhood development transformational change programme. I invite members wishing to participate in…
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 02 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 02 November 2023
I note that Martin Whitfield did not move his published amendment, therefore there are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-11053.2, i…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 02 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 02 November 2023
The next question is, that motion S6M-11053, in the name of Jenni Minto, on early childhood development transformational change programme, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-11053Selected itemCarried 63/5131 Oct 2023 · Motion For Debate · Minto, JenniThat the Parliament recognises the need for an Early Child Development Transformational Change programme to build on the excellent and world-leading practice already delivered in Scotland, and to further act on the unique and critical period of child development from pre-pregnancy to age three, when experiences and the environment shape the foundations fo...
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S6M-11053.1Linked amendment/item01 Nov 2023 · Amendment · Whitfield, MartinAs an amendment to motion S6M-11053 in the name of Jenni Minto (Early Childhood Development Transformational Change Programme), insert at end "; believes that the Scottish Government is not yet routinely collecting the right evidence to do this; is concerned that flexible provision in the early years sector is not routinely available and that the private,...
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S6M-11053.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 30/8601 Nov 2023 · Amendment · McCall, RozAs an amendment to motion S6M-11053 in the name of Jenni Minto (Early Childhood Development Transformational Change Programme), leave out from “the need” to end and insert “that work must be done to act on the unique and critical period of child development from pre-pregnancy to age three, when experiences and the environment shape the f...