Rural Affairs Secretary has commented on publication
of the land-based learning review Implementation Plan setting out
how Scottish Government will respond to the 22 recommendations in
the Review.
Ms Gougeon said:
“We asked the Commission for the land-based learning review to
set out recommendations on how to attract and equip more people,
particularly women and young people, with the skills and
knowledge needed to work in land-based and aquaculture sectors.
The Scottish Government has accepted or accepted ‘in principle'
all recommendations and this plan outlines how we are taking that
work forward.
“Responding to these recommendations will support our rural,
island and coastal economy by helping to create employment
opportunities in our land-based, aquaculture and environmental
conservation sectors. We would like to thank the Commission
again for their contribution to this work and expect to share
details of our progress, sharing best practice and lessons
learned working with stakeholders, in spring 2025.”
Background
Independent Commission for the
Land-based Learning Review report - SG response: implementation
plan - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
The report from the Commission for the land-based learning review
was published in January 2023 Commission for the land-based
learning review: report to Scottish Ministers - gov.scot
(www.gov.scot)
The Commission sought to review learning in Scotland's land-based
and aquaculture sectors - from early years to adulthood in order
to provide independent, evidence-based advice to Scottish
Ministers. The aim of the work is to help deliver a just
transition to net-zero, by ensuring the learning system equips
people with the skills and knowledge they require and that the
workforce is sufficient.
