Gavin Newlands, SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has wished all those pupils returning or attending school for the first time all the best as the new academic term begins. Pupils across Renfrewshire returned to school in Renfrewshire on Wednesday. Gavin has used this as an opportunity to welcome new figures which show that pupils across Scotland will be taught in new or recently refurbished school buildings. The total number of schools rebuilds or refurbishments com

Gavin Newlands, SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has welcomed new statistics which show that a record number of students from Scotland’s most disadvantaged areas have successfully gained a place at university. The UCAS figures show the number of prospective students from the 20% most deprived areas – SIMD 20 - successfully getting a place at a UK university has risen by 5% to a new record level for all ages and by 9% for 18 year olds, taking the increase for 18 year

Gavin Newlands, SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has urged all those school pupils receiving their exam results today to contact the Exam Result Helpline if they’re requiring further information and help. Pupils throughout Renfrewshire and Scotland will receive their results on Tuesday 7th August and the Exam Helpline can provide pupils, parents and carers with advice on clearing, resits, apprenticeships, college and university and what their next steps may be. Gavi