COLLEGES have attacked the Scottish Government over claims funding for the sector is on the increase despite cuts to the money spent on teaching students.
COLLEGES have attacked the Scottish Government over claims funding for the sector is on the increase despite cuts to the money spent on teaching students.
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Andrew Denholm Education Correspondent
The row follows revelations in The Herald on Monday that thousands of Scots are being turned away from colleges at a time when there are growing concerns over youth unemployment.
As part of its response to the significant waiting lists being reported by colleges, the Scottish Government argued that overall funding has increased – including money for student bursaries and capital spending.
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