Parliament Workbench
Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S7W-02057 · Session 7

How it plans to work with COSLA to ensure that the planned expansion of childcare across Scotland is informed by the lived experience of pa…

Answered Asked by Paul McLennan SNP Lodged 26 Jul 2026

The question

To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to work with COSLA to ensure that the planned expansion of childcare across Scotland is informed by the lived experience of parent carers of disabled children, including those with complex additional support needs.

The answer

Answered by Mairi McAllan on 21 Aug 2026 · 26 days after it was lodged, on time

Our approach to expansion will involve close collaboration with local authorities, including on provision for children with additional support needs, to ensure that the needs of all children are met.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-02057 by reference.