Publication: Early learning and childcare: Progress on delivery of the 1,140 hours expansion

June 1, 2023 by Auditor General, Accounts Commission
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The Scottish Government, councils and partners did well to increase early learning and childcare (ELC) provision to 1,140 hours a year per child, despite the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic. But the sector remains fragile.

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