Question reference: S6W-27320
- Asked by: Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 8 May 2024
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Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 May 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many schools currently offer so-called Code Clubs as an extracurricular activity in the Highlands and Islands region, broken down by local authority area.
Answer
Information on the number of schools currently offering Code Clubs as an extra-curricular activity is not held centrally by the Scottish Government.
The Scottish Government recognises the benefits of extra-curricular activities which are rightly determined and delivered locally to best meet the needs of learners.
Between 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 a total of £170,000 was provided by Scottish Government to Digital Xtra, which provides grants to organisations delivering extra-curricula computing and digital technology activities for young people.