What action it is taking to support the provision of home economics in secondary schools in the Highlands and Islands to ensure that pupils…

Through the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE), every child and young person in Scotland is entitled to a broad general education that includes learning about food and health. The food and health experiences and outcomes within CfE provide opportunities for pupils to understand the impact of their dietary choices on their health, the economy and the environment. This learning is delivered across a range of subjects and activities.The curriculum is currently being reviewed through Education Scotland's Curriculum Improvement Cycle to ensure it remains relevant, forward-looking and supports improved outcomes for learners.Whilst recruitment is a matter for local authorities, the Scottish Government is supporting workforce stability through the £1 million Teacher Recruitment Assistance Fund (TRAF). The fund helps councils address recruitment and retention challenges in rural and island communities by strengthening local incentive packages, such as relocation and housing support, to attract and retain teachers in hard-to-fill posts.We are also supporting recruitment through a range of measures, including a national teaching recruitment campaign, routes to enable additional registration for qualified teachers where appropriate and £12,500 teaching bursaries for individuals wishing to undertake a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in the hardest to fill teaching subjects, including Home Economics.