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The new Neilston Learning Campus is providing state-of-the-art facilities thanks to £10.6 million from @ScotGov. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth visited the new campus see the difference it's making for pupils and staff.

All pupils must be given the opportunity to succeed in their education, regardless of background. Closing the poverty-related attainment gap is a key ambition for @ScotGov, and the Pupil Equity Funding programme is vital to this. More 👇 📽️

The £2 billion Learning Estate Investment Programme is delivering transformational improvements to the school estate in partnership with local authorities. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth officially opened the new Neilston Learning Campus last week, supported by the programme.

Ending the blight of gender-based violence is our priority, and we’re taking action to address it. First Minister John Swinney has confirmed EmilyTest will receive more than £200,000 this year to support its work to prevent violence at Scotland’s colleges and universities.

Bairns' Hoose partnerships will provide child victims and witnesses access to safe, trauma-informed recovery, support and justice services. @ScotGov invests in the development of Bairns’ Hoose with up to £10.5 million of further investment in 2025-26. Find out more ▶️ 📽️

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth visited St Ignatius’ PS to learn how direct @ScotGov investment, through Pupil Equity Funding, is helping to support pupils impacted by poverty to thrive in their education. More ➡️ bit.ly/3SB6JB7

School libraries across Scotland are to benefit from £150,000 investment this year. @ScotGov has invested £1.87m over the lifetime of the School Library Improvement Fund which is open to state-run nurseries, primary and secondary schools. ➡️scottishlibraries.org/slif-2025-now-…

Pupil Equity Funding provides head teachers with direct investment to close the poverty-related attainment gap. St Ignatius’ PS has used its share to get targeted support across to pupils impacted by poverty more effectively. More ➡️ bit.ly/3SB6JB7

The Bright Start Breakfast fund supports expansion of existing clubs and establishment of new ones. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth visited Riverbank Primary school to see how their breakfast club is supporting children and parents. Find out more ▶️ gov.scot/news/fuelling-…

First Minister John Swinney visited The Royal School of Dunkeld to congratulate pupils and teachers on an historic award in recognition of their environmental work 🏆🌍 We are investing a further £700k to support climate education and engagement this year: gov.scot/news/supportin…

It is Childminding Week, a chance to celebrate the important role of childminders in Scotland. Minister Natalie Don-Innes MSP has thanked them for their contributions and outlined ongoing work to support them. More ▶️ 📽️

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth visited the Glasgow English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) curricular network. @ScotGov wants to ensure all young people with English as an additional language are supported to reach their potential.

As part of foster care fortnight, Promise Minister Natalie Don-Innes MSP met with carers John Lewis & Partners in Glasgow to hear about their experiences of the role. @ScotGov is encouraging more people interested to consider fostering.

Children's Minister Natalie Don-Innes MSP recognised the invaluable role childminders play in supporting children and young people in her opening speech at Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA)'s annual conference. @ScotGov is providing £1.6m for year two of a campaign to support and recruit more childminders.

£3m of funding from @ScotGov will support the expansion of breakfast club provision through Bright Start Breakfasts. The fund is open now and Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth is calling on schools and others to apply now. Apply at ▶️ bit.ly/45iePGi

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth took part in the Education World Forum in London. Speaking at the event the Cabinet Secretary outlined how Scotland is tackling the challenges faced by schools to an audience of Education Ministers from across the globe.

Bursaries to support postgraduate social work students with tuition fees and living costs will increase to £11,000 in academic year 2025-26. Promise Minister Natalie Don-Innes MSP confirmed the uplift, with applications open on the @SSSCNews website from 1 June. bit.ly/3YRM1Ra

Migrants make a huge contribution to Scotland, so we need a migration system that meets Scotland’s needs. First Minister John Swinney met social care, education, rural, tourism, business and local government representatives to discuss UK Government proposals to cut immigration.

It’s Foster Fortnight, and @ScotGov is working with The Fostering Network to encourage more people to consider fostering. Promise Minister Natalie Don-Innes MSP visited a foster care recruitment event at campaign partner John Lewis and met foster carers to find out more. Watch for more ▶️ 📽️

#NationalNumeracyDay 2025 is all about money skills, which equip young people for their future. Our curriculum review includes a focus on strengthening financial education. National Numeracy has a range of resources for all ages to help with money skills: ow.ly/GKVs50VRExU