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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today delivered a major speech outlining the successes of education in Scotland and the approach her government will take to improving attainment levels for all children.
"Excellence in education is essential to our prosperity, competitiveness, wellbeing - to our overall success as a nation - in the future, just as it has been in the past."
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
The Scottish Cabinet, led by Deputy First Minister John Swinney, held a public discussion with local people in Ullapool on Tuesday, August 11.
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"We want this Government to be the most accessible Scotland has ever had. Our travelling cabinets are an important part of that."
Deputy First Minister John Swinney
People across Scotland are being asked to take part in a national discussion about how the country can be a fairer and more equal place to live.
Have your say on what a fairer Scotland should look like in 2030, and the steps that should be taken to make this vision a reality.
Take part at www.fairer.scot or send an email to fairer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
The First Minister and the Prime Minister met for the first time since the General Election at Bute House in Edinburgh to discuss more powers for the Scottish Parliament.
"David Cameron and I don't agree politically but we are determined to seek to work together for the interest of the people we represent."
Page updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015