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Email Your MSP about wraparound ASN childcare

Michael Marra MSP will lead a debate in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 8 May on the urgent need for better wraparound care for children with Additional Support Needs (ASN).

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16/04/2025

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Motion S6M-16503: Wraparound Care for Children with Additional Support Needs

That the Parliament understands that local authorities have a statutory duty to provide out-of-school and holiday care for children classified as “in need”, which includes those who are disabled; is concerned by reports that many families of children with additional support needs are unable to find out-of-school care during holiday periods, including in Dundee and its surrounding areas; believes that the struggle to balance care-giving with employment can lead to routines being disrupted and is a cause of significant distress to families; further believes that reductions to local authority and third-sector organisations’ budgets have contributed to these issues, and notes the view that the Scottish Government and local authorities should take action to ensure that families of children with additional support needs do not face another summer of uncertainty and disruption.

 

We know many single parent families across Scotland are being impacted by the lack of accessible out-of-school and holiday care for children with Additional Support needs (ASN). Many are struggling to balance work and caregiving, leading to stress, disrupted routines, and financial strain.

This debate will include contributions from MSPs across all major parties, and a response from the Scottish Government Minister. It is an opportunity to raise awareness and push for action. If you are affected, you can help push for action by emailing you MSP, urging them to attend the debate and speak out on this issue.

To make this easy, you can use the template below. You can find your local MSP here.

If you’re a single parent affected by this issue and would like to share your experience, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch by emailing us at policy@opfs.org.uk.

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