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Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S7W-02758 · Session 7

Whether SDS funding and eligibility arrangements will allow employees who complete the Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 6 …

Answered Asked by Paul McLennan SNP Lodged 30 Aug 2026

The question

To ask the Scottish Government whether SDS funding and eligibility arrangements will allow employees who complete the Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 6 Modern Apprenticeship to progress to a separately funded Level 7 Modern Apprenticeship with the same employer, where Level 7 is the appropriate next stage of occupational development.

The answer

Answered by Alyn Smith on 15 Sep 2026 · 16 days after it was lodged, on time

This is an operational matter for Skills Development Scotland (SDS) as they administer Modern Apprenticeships on behalf of the Scottish Government.I have asked the Chief Executive of SDS to respond to you directly.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-02758 by reference.