Written Question · S3W-34307 · Session 3
What action is being taken to support children attending Junior Academy at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, who recently had …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action is being taken to support children attending Junior Academy at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, who recently had local authority funding withdrawn.
The answer
Some local authorities have made a decision to withdraw support for pupils who attend the RSAMD Junior Academy. Any decision to withdraw such funding is for them to consider. Scottish ministers have no locus to intervene in that decision.
The Scottish Government continues to support excellence in music for pupils of school age by providing funding, as part of the local government settlement, to four Centres of Excellence across Scotland; Broughton High School in Edinburgh, Dyce Academy in Aberdeen, Douglas Academy in Milngavie and Plockton High School, which specialises in traditional music. The Scottish Government also provides grant to St Mary''s Music School, an independent school in Edinburgh for assistance with fees.
The Scottish Government continues to support excellence in music for pupils of school age by providing funding, as part of the local government settlement, to four Centres of Excellence across Scotland; Broughton High School in Edinburgh, Dyce Academy in Aberdeen, Douglas Academy in Milngavie and Plockton High School, which specialises in traditional music. The Scottish Government also provides grant to St Mary''s Music School, an independent school in Edinburgh for assistance with fees.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-34307 by reference.