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Stirling set to benefit from SNP broadband investment

Broadband provider BT Openreach is to create 275 jobs in Scotland thanks to the SNP Government’s investment in superfast fibre optic broadband. The announcement means engineers will be deployed across the country, to ensure people Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 12th January 2021
Children and Young People

2038 children in Stirling to benefit as free school meals extended

SNP Government providing £10 million for school meals over holidays More than 2000 children across the Stirling Council area will benefit from extra funding to extend free school meals over the Christmas and Easter holidays. Read more

By Jamie Grant, 2 years ago 22nd October 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Stirling politicians welcome back students

MSPs Bruce Crawford and Keith Brown, alongside Stirling MP Alyn Smith, have welcomed students back to the University of Stirling and Forth Valley College, for the start of the new academic year. Both educational institutions Read more

By Jamie Grant, 3 years ago 14th September 2020
Children and Young People

Stirling MSP backs Scottish Government Youth Guarantee Jobs Scheme

SNP Government Supporting Young People Into Jobs, Education or Training SNP MSP Bruce Crawford has welcomed a new £60 million Youth Guarantee announced in the Programme for Government, which guarantees everyone in Stirling aged 16-24, Read more

By Jamie Grant, 3 years ago 2nd September 2020
Children and Young People

Stirling MSP Welcomes Changes to SQA Grades

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has welcomed the decision from the Education Secretary John Swinney to reverse the moderation of SQA grades, instead awarding pupils with the grades estimated by their teachers. The changes come after Read more

By Jamie Grant, 3 years ago 13th August 2020
Education

Stirling MSP welcomes education funding boost

Stirling will receive a share of £50 million in funding for the recruitment of approximately 850 extra teachers and around 200 additional support staff across Scotland as local authorities plan for the reopening of schools. Read more

By Jamie Grant, 3 years ago 27th July 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19)

MSP & MP welcome planned return to Stirling schools

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and MP Alyn Smith have welcomed the announcement by Education Secretary John Swinney that schools are to aim return to full time hours in August. The Education Secretary has explained that Read more

By Jamie Grant, 3 years ago 23rd June 2020
Children and Young People

Coronavirus Crisis: SNP politicians welcome free school meals during summer

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and Stirling East Councillor Alison Laurie have welcomed the announcement from the Scottish Government to extend free school meals into the summer. Stirling Council will receive a share of an additional Read more

By Jamie Grant, 3 years ago 17th June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19)

SNP announced support for students in Stirling

SNP MSP Bruce Crawford and MP Alyn Smith have welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of extra financial help for students facing financial hardship over the summer months.    The Scottish Government has brought forward early access to Read more

By Lee Robb, 3 years ago 11th June 2020
Children and Young People

Stirling MSP Encourages Parents Across Stirling to Apply For Best Start Grant

Eligible Families Will Recieve “250 Ahead of New School Term MSP for Stirling Bruce Crawford has encouraged parents of children aged four to five to apply for the SNP Government’s Best Start Grant. A one-off Read more

By Jamie Grant, 3 years ago 2nd June 2020

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