Prevent a planned ‘pause’ to Moray School of Art’s courses

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We would like tho government to reaffirm its commitment to boost education and jobs in the creative sector by preventing the cessation of courses at the Moray School of Art, Elgin, Moray as part of the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Students have learned in the last three weeks that their places on courses at the Moray School of Art have been reneged suddenly in an unexpected U-turn. Those in the middle of their study will merely gain credits that will not allow them any qualifications. The deadline for transfer to another college for this year has also elapsed leaving the students high and dry. Other colleges are oversubscribed making any relocation unlikely.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The Scottish Government and Parliament are responsible for education and training in Scotland. That means that the UK Government and Parliament can't look into this.

The Scottish Parliament has its own Public Petitions Committee. If you'd like to send your petition to the Scottish Parliament, you can find out more here: https://petitions.parliament.scot/

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Timeline

4 Mar 2024	Petition opened for signatures
15 Mar 2024	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 15 Mar 2024

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