Funding for children's services across Scotland is set to rise substantially over the next three years, Cathy Jamieson, minister for education and young people, confirmed last week. She said that the money available through the Changing Children's Services Fund would be doubled between 2003 and 2006, enabling a 'fundamental transformation' of services for the most vulnerable children. Funding available for Sure Start Scotland will also be increased, while investment in continuing professional development for childcare workers will grow from 3.6m in the current financial year to 6m in both 2004/05 and 2005/06. Ms Jamieson said, 'We must not underestimate the difference that those who work with young children and their families can make to our most vulnerable families.'
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