Motion
Improving the Performance of the Scottish Education System
S6M-11635.1 · Amendment · lodged by Duncan-Glancy, Pam
Lodged on
12 Dec 2023Heard / answered on
13 Dec 2023Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 13 Dec 2023
As an amendment to motion S6M-11635 in the name of Liam Kerr (Improving the Performance of the Scottish Education System), 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."
Backed by
Supported by 2 additional MSPs
Lab 2
Lodged by
Duncan-Glancy, Pam
(Scottish Labour).
- Sweeney, Paul (Lab)
- Whitfield, Martin (Lab)
Amendment division result
13 Dec 2023
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
54Against
64Abstain
0Not voted
11In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 3 contributions reference this
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Pam Duncan-Glancy
Lab
Chamber
· 13 Dec 2023 · 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 reduc…
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
Chamber
· 13 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 13 December 2023
The next question is, that amendment S6M-11635.1, in the name of Pam Duncan-Glancy, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11635, in the name of Liam Kerr, on improving the performance of the Scottish educa…
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
Chamber
· 13 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 13 December 2023
The result of the division on amendment S6M-11635.1, in the name of Pam Duncan-Glancy, is: For 54, Against 64, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-11635Original motion11 Dec 2023 · Motion For Debate · Kerr, LiamThat the Parliament recognises the significance of the challenges facing the Scottish education system, as highlighted by the recent Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) report; notes that, despite the efforts of teachers and school staff, Scotland’s positions in mathematics and science have dropped below the OECD ave...
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S6M-11635.1Selected itemDefeated 54/6412 Dec 2023 · Amendment · Duncan-Glancy, PamAs an amendment to motion S6M-11635 in the name of Liam Kerr (Improving the Performance of the Scottish Education System), 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 ...