EDUCATION

Scottish Government accused of 'deflection tactics'

Councils have accused the Scottish Government of using ‘deflection tactics’ after a top minister urged them to get on board with childcare plans.

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By Dan Peters | 01 March 2018

Councils have accused the Scottish Government of using ‘deflection tactics' after a top minister urged them to get on board with childcare plans.

It comes after deputy first minister John Swinney appealed for councils' help to introduce an effective full-time approach to childcare by the end of the decade.

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