“Yes, money is tight, but Scottish Government has made political choices. Cuts to our core budget hit the most vulnerable in our communities the hardest and are damaging to our workforce – Scottish Government needs to consider this seriously. ” COSLA Vice President Councillor Steven Heddle
£4million is going towards training 90 educational psychologists.
“I would stress that this is about seeking alternatives to cuts.”
The review would continue into the Additional Support for Learning service.
a total of £96,000 will be slashed from the budgets of services which directly affect children and young people with additional needs
Orkney Islands Council is to hold a series of public meetings to explain why they are making cuts to services, including those termed ‘high risk’.
