The Scottish Government’s National Improvement Framework aimed to support children from deprived backgrounds by funding 435 “equity and excellence lead” posts in nurseries. However, 29% of these posts remain unfilled, a figure that has sparked criticism. The Liberal Democrats argue that the vacancies contribute to the widening attainment gap between pupils from the wealthiest and … Continue reading Why Nearly 3 in 10 Special Nursery Posts for Deprived Children in Scotland Remain Unfilled