Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to commission an independent review of publicly-funded early learning and childcare in Scotland, in order to better understand and address the challenges families face when trying to secure and afford childcare.
Petitioner: Carole Erskine on behalf of Pregnant Then Screwed
Status: Under consideration
Date published: 23 July 2024
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SPICe Briefing (168KB, pdf) posted 10 September 2024
30 October 2024: The Committee agreed to write to the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Scotland, Scottish Private Nursery Association (SPNA), the parent's group, Connect, COSLA, and the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills.
Official Report of Meeting 30 October 2024
PE2112/A: Scottish Government written submission, 23 August 2024 (151KB, pdf) posted 27 August 2024
PE2112/B: Petitioner written submission, 16 September 2024 (54KB, pdf) posted 26 September 2024
PE2112/C: University of the West of Scotland written submission, 27 September 2024 (70KB, pdf) posted 03 October 2024
PE2112/D: Tim Eagle MSP written submission of 3 October 2024 (50KB, pdf) posted 08 October 2024
PE2112/E: Petitioner written submission, 21 October 2024 (68KB, pdf) posted 28 October 2024