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    Poverty gap cash tied up in red tape

    Friday, February 9th, 2018 - Written by HILARY MACTAGGART
    Burnfoot Community School received more than £130,000 in PEP funding. PICTURE: DERICK THOMSON

    Despite almost a year having passed since the welcome news of a £320,000 Scottish Government cash boost to help close the attainment gap at local schools, many parents will be frustrated to learn that all the money has not yet been allocated.

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