Mr McLaughlan, who joined the SPPA in January this year, has steered the organisation through the process of responding to a management consultants' report commissioned by the Scottish Executive, which has not been made public. The report made nine recommendations on the way forward, including restructuring, which the SPPA has treated as a priority.
He commented, 'There is sadness that one of our colleagues is leaving, and an air of optimisim that the organisation is working in new ways and exploring new opportunities to ensure the future viability of community-run playgroups.'
Like the Pre-school Learning Alliance south of the border, the SPPA has faced falling membership as large numbers of playgroups have closed. However, while the Government in Westminster helped the PLA out with a one-off additional grant, the Scottish Executive has committed itself to continuing to fund the SPPA at current levels for the next three years, but has made it clear that no additional cash is available.
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