Following publication of the new Scottish Government mobile phone guidance, hear what pupils at Stonelaw High School think about the new approach at their school.
The Scottish Government
Government Administration
Updates from the devolved government for Scotland.
About us
The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for matters that are devolved from Westminster. Areas of responsibility include the economy, health, education, justice, rural affairs, environment, and transport.
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http://www.gov.scot
External link for The Scottish Government
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- Government Administration
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- 5,001-10,000 employees
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- Edinburgh
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- Government Agency
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St Andrew's House
Edinburgh, EH1 3DG, GB
Employees at The Scottish Government
Updates
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Our Equally Safe Delivery Plan sets out next steps to tackle gender-based violence. Launching the plan at Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis, Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart explained how it will support all of Scotland’s communities. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7VKNB3N
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New guidance launched by The Scottish Government and Cosla will empower teachers to take action to manage mobile phone use in schools up to and including a ban. Watch the Acting Head Teacher from Stonelaw High School and Jenny Gilruth explain how the school is working to manage phone use in classrooms. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e4NpSsBM
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Following the release of the Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) statistics, Cabinet Secretary for Finance Shona Robison welcomed Scotland’s revenue growth. She highlighted that onshore revenue grew faster than the rest of the UK, in part thanks to Scotland’s strengths in renewable energy.
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Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes co-chaired a meeting of the Delivery Board for the National Strategy for Economic Transformation. Two years into the 10-year strategy, 17 actions have been completed, with a further 44 in progress. The NSET Delivery Board discussed prioritising actions to build a fair, green and growing economy - aligning with the forthcoming Programme for Government – and turning important reviews such as Ana Stewart’s report on Women in Enterprise into firm delivery plans.
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The UK Government’s decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment in England and Wales will see our funding cut by up to £160 million. The Scottish Government has been left with no choice but to replicate the decision in Scotland. More information ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXgDBE8N
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UK Government plans to end universal fuel payments for older people mean the Scottish Government budget will be cut by up to £160 million. This cut has left Ministers no choice but to limit Pension Age Winter Heating Payment in Scotland. There is no change to eligibility for Winter Heating Payments for those on low incomes or to Child Winter Heating Payments. To find out more, visit https://lnkd.in/eXgDBE8N
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The 2023-24 Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland statistics are published. Figures show that Scotland's total revenue increased by £1.7 billion. Total spending increased to £111.2 billion with investment in the NHS and Scottish Child Payment. ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/eJJT6A-7
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