Funding of £294,816.69 has been granted since the beginning of the school session
Children from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds in Glasgow look set to visit various European countries thanks to the UK government’s Turing Scheme.
The Turing Scheme was established in early 2021 as the UK government's initiative to support international education and training for students and learners following the UK’s exit from the European Union. A key focus of the Turing Scheme is inclusivity and providing support for under-represented and disadvantaged groups to ensure they have access to international opportunities.
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