Debate: Education: Subject Choices - 23 May 2018
Channel: The Scottish Parliament
Date: 2018-05-23

Liz Smith: Education: Subject Choices—That the Parliament notes with concern
evidence that shows that, for a substantial number of schools across Scotland, subject choice for
S4 pupils has been reduced; believes that this is an unintended consequence of the current
structure of Curriculum for Excellence, which also has implications for subject choice in S5 and
S6; further believes that this situation is exacerbated by teacher shortages in key subjects, and
calls for the Scottish Government to work with local authorities to urgently ensure that all schools
adhere to the commitment to provide young people and parents with full details about subject
choice options.

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