The Scottish Executive to invest 40m

Wednesday, September 18, 2002

The Scottish Executive will invest 40m over the next three years in integrated children's services, plus an additional Pounds 110m for early years intervention, finance minister Andy Kerr said last week. This includes an integrated package of support from local authorities, voluntary organisations and health services to at least 15,000 vulnerable children under five; increased resources for Sure Start Scotland; and resources for outreach services, family centres, nurseries, playgroups, childminding and parent support. The Executive also intends to spend 1.15bn on building and refurbishing schools and additional resources to tackle behaviour issues and improve the nutritional value of school meals.