Written Question · S7W-02761 · Session 7
Whether it will provide an update on the ongoing review of support for part-time study, including whether it plans to reform the £25,000 pe…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the ongoing review of support for part-time study, including whether it plans to reform the £25,000 personal earnings eligibility threshold and the level of Part-Time Fee Grant support available for private training provider delivery, particularly for Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) practitioners progressing to the revised Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 9 qualification.
The answer
An analysis report of the Consultation on Support for Part-Time Study and Disabled Students was published online on 12 March 2026
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/analysis-consultation-support-part-time-study-disabled-students/The consultation provided valuable insights and identified clear areas where support is working well and is helping learners to study towards their goals. However it also highlighted that challenges and barriers remain for many learners in accessing the support they need.The Scottish Government is considering the findings in more detail to understand the complexities of issues facing students and the sector. This includes the challenges felt by some Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) practitioners who wish to access the PTFG to study.A progress update will issue in the Autumn.
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/analysis-consultation-support-part-time-study-disabled-students/The consultation provided valuable insights and identified clear areas where support is working well and is helping learners to study towards their goals. However it also highlighted that challenges and barriers remain for many learners in accessing the support they need.The Scottish Government is considering the findings in more detail to understand the complexities of issues facing students and the sector. This includes the challenges felt by some Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) practitioners who wish to access the PTFG to study.A progress update will issue in the Autumn.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-02761 by reference.