Question reference: S5W-03070
- Date lodged: 21 September 2016
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Current status: Answered by John Swinney on 29 September 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much it will provide in (a) real and (b) cash terms to the Scottish College for Educational Leadership in each of the next five years to support the "aspiring, new and experienced teachers" referred to in the Programme for Government.
Answer
The Scottish Government is committed to supporting the Scottish College for Educational Leadership in providing a range of high-quality professional learning opportunities for all teachers and currently gives SCEL up to £1.3 million per year while also supporting the Into Headship programme at a cost of £1.5 million over the next three years. The Programme for Government confirmed that we will work with SCEL to put in place a new package of support for aspiring, new and experienced headteachers. This package is currently under discussion with SCEL and the level of funding will be confirmed further to the Spending Review.