The requirement for children with a disability, and specifically those living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), to receive special care in education has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament by Martin Whitfield MSP. The South Scotland MSP raised the issue during Portfolio Question Time, asking the Cabinet Secretary for Education to explain how the [...]
An initiative to demonstrate traditional building skills to young people has been praised by Martin Whitfield MSP. Organised by the Scottish Traditional Building Forum at the Scottish Parliament, the event involved young people working in the industry delivering mini-masterclasses to schoolchildren, including pupils from Galashiels Academy. The demonstration was organised as part of the Build [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has joined pupils from schools in the Scottish Borders and other MSPs outside the Scottish Parliament to celebrate this year’s Walk to School Week. Walk to School Week (15 to 19 May) is organised by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking as part of their National Walking Month campaign each [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP is joining charity, The Eve Appeal, in urging people to get lippy and loud during May. It follows survey findings showing that only 7% of people had knowledge of gynaecological symptoms before they or a loved one experienced them. The Eve Appeal conducted the survey to launch its annual fundraising and awareness-raising [...]
April is Month of the Military Child, an annual event to celebrate children and young people from Armed Forces and Veteran families across the globe. Children from the Armed Forces communities can experience a life very different and unique to that of their civilian peers, often facing specific challenges and obstacles, especially in relation to [...]
Pupils from Saltoun and Humbie Primary Schools have visited the Scottish Parliament where they were welcomed by Martin Whitfield MSP and given a tour of the parliamentary estate. The South Scotland MSP met the pupils on their arrival at Holyrood and gave them a tour. This included the parliament’s debating chamber, followed by the chance [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP is helping to promote this year's World Book Night, the national celebration of books and reading for adults, which takes place on 23rd April. This year The Reading Agency has launched its Road to Reading, a 10-week initiative asking people to pledge for read for 30 minutes every week, aiming to build [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP and Daniel Johnson MSP, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Business and Fair Work, recently visited Tarmac’s Dunbar Cement Plant for an update on some of the latest developments at the site. The MSPs were provided with an overview of Tarmac and its national operations, as well as a more detailed look at [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed this year’s Month of the Military Child. It takes place throughout April and celebrates children and young people from Armed Forces and Veteran families across the globe. Children from Armed Forces families lead unique lives. In particular, they are incredibly geographically mobile and have to face the challenge of interrupted [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed Big College Open Week when Scotland's colleges will be showcasing all they have to offer. A host of exciting activities are taking place throughout the country during the week (27 to 31 March). Organised by the College Development Network (CDN) Marketing and Communications Network, the purpose of the week is [...]
