Gilruth announces £43m to 'build on progress' tackling attainment gap
The Education Secretary said the cash will help with the recruitment of teachers, support staff and family link workers in schools.
news.stv.tvHere’s a quick update on Jenny Gilruth, based on the latest publicly available reporting.
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Jenny Gilruth is the Scottish Education Secretary (Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills) and SNP MSP for Mid Fife and Glenrothes, a position she has held since 2023 and 2016 respectively. This is the core biographical context that’s consistently reported across reliable sources.[1][2]
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Recent coverage has focused on education policy and funding measures in Scotland, including announcements of funding to support attainment and school staffing. For example, reports in late 2025 highlighted a £43 million package aimed at building on progress to tackle the attainment gap, with intended support for teachers, support staff, and family link workers in schools.[4]
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Media and opinion pieces over the past couple of years have debated Scotland’s education outcomes, including discussions around PISA results and ongoing scrutiny of how education funding is allocated and monitored. Notable commentary circulated in 2024–2025, including opinion pieces and interviews touching on accountability and policy direction.[5][6]
If you’d like, I can narrow this to a specific area (e.g., budget announcements, policy reforms, or recent statements) or pull the most recent primary sources (e.g., Scottish Government press releases or the Scottish Parliament transcripts) for the exact dates and figures.