We won't close the attainment gap through education alone
Ross Greer MSP, Education spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, today (1 Feb) urged caution as the Scottish Government announced details of its Pupil Equity Fund for head teachers.
Ross said:
“Scottish Ministers describe this money as additional but that’s just not true when they are proposing deep cuts to council budgets, where funding for our schools and teachers comes from. Head teachers shouldn’t have to act like Chief Financial Officers to get the funding and staffing their school needs.
“If we’re really going to close the gap between the most and least privileged children we won’t do it through education alone. We need to eradicate child poverty through better paying jobs, warmer and more affordable homes and strong public services, which Greens are fighting for in parliament and in councils across Scotland."