A Holyrood committee is to examine the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on children’s attainment – and how successful Scottish Government cash has been in closing the gap between youngsters from different backgrounds.
Ministers have pledged to spend £1 billion over the period 2021 to 2026 as part of efforts to close the poverty-related attainment gap – with First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon having previously declared this a top priority.
