Earlier today, I raised questions with the Scottish Government about whether it had given further consideration to consulting on the creation of a kindergarten phase in Scotland. I highlighted the campaign by Upstart Scotland and the evidence showing that countries with high-quality, play-based kindergarten systems see stronger child development outcomes, while early formal schooling can contribute to health, attainment, and well-being challenges. I also asked how a potential kindergarten stage

🚭 Smoking and vaping - The Scottish Government is helping more people quit and protecting young people ▪️Fact: 14% of adults smoke, continuing the downward trend. ▪️Action: The Tobacco Action Plan 2023–2034 sets out Scotland’s path to a smoke-free generation by 2034 and strengthens vaping regulation. ▪️ Quit Your Way West Lothian provides free, local stop-smoking support and advice, funded by NHS Lothian and the Scottish Government. 🔗https://www.gov.scot/policies/smoking/electronic-cigarettes/

1.5K views · 64 reactions | Scottish Government policies, like our Scottish Child Payment, are estimated to keep 100,000 children out of relative poverty next year. Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville sets out how our record £6.3 billion investment in social security is supporting people. ℹ️ gov.scot/news/keeping-100-000-children-out-of-poverty/ | The Scottish Government | Facebook

38K views · 666 reactions | "It is essential that we consider the kind of country we want to be, and how best to secure it." First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the Scottish government is aiming for a independence referendum before the end of 2023. Today's top stories: https://trib.al/WuXomcn | Sky News | Facebook

“I hope there isn’t another Scottish independence referendum next year…there are huge issues for us to contend with” The Conservatives’ Craig Hoy appeals for the Scottish government to "govern in the Scottish national interest” instead of the interests of the SNP. | BBC Question Time