1,214 MORE LOCAL PUPILS TO BENEFIT FROM FREE SCHOOL MEALS Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed a major expansion of free school meals, which will now be available to pupils in S1 to S3 across North Ayrshire as part of a new pilot by the SNP Scottish Government. North Ayrshire is one of eight councils selected to take... Continue Reading →
SNP will ‘TEAR DOWN BARRIERS’ to learning
CHARGES TO BE ABOLISHED AS COST OF THE SCHOOL DAY TARGETED The Deputy First Minister John Swinney has pledged to tear down barriers to learning as he unveiled a package of practical measures designed to reduce the cost of the school day. The Education Secretary has confirmed that an SNP government will end the practice... Continue Reading →
Progressive Policies to Support Children and Families
On the SNP's progressive policies, design to help and support children and families, Ruth Maguire SNP for Cunninghame South said: "Lets make Scotland the best place to grow up for all our children. Re-elect an SNP Government and we will keep doing everything we can to make that vision a reality. With ambitious and progressive policies... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Backs Budget
MSP RUTH MAGUIRE BACKS BUDGET TO DELIVER FOR SCOTLAND & SECURE COVID RECOVERY MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has voted to pass the Scottish Government’s budget for 2021/22 – securing additional funding for our NHS, education, local government, and other vital frontline services with total investment increasing by £3.8 billion. Yet Tories and Labour voted against a budget designed to... Continue Reading →
£100 Million Fund Announced to Support People In Need Through Winter
First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon has today unveil a £100 million winter fund for low income households - including a £100 direct payment for families of children in receipt of free school meals. The announcement was made as the First Minister addressed the SNP annual conference, warning that the COVID-19 crisis has laid down a challenge of... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Funding Package for Free School Meals
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the announcement of a £30 million package of funding being made available to local authorities to support people facing financial hardship as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), including money to provide free school meals over the school holidays. Local authorities will be given flexibility to use £20 million, previously... Continue Reading →
Vital Extension of Free School Meals Over Summer Announced
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement today that children eligible for free school meals will continue to be supported over the summer. The Scottish Government have announced additional funding of £27.6 million to ensure councils are able to continue the provision of free school meals during the summer holidays and other food... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 