苏格兰的学院面临财政危机,因为经费削减20%,使受教育机会面临风险。 Scotland’s colleges face financial crisis due to 20% funding cut, risking education access.

苏格兰的继续教育学院面临金融危机,因为自2021/22年以来实际资金削减了20%,导致学生人数下降、课程削减和预计到2026年的赤字。 Scotland’s further education colleges face a financial crisis due to a 20% real-terms funding cut since 2021/22, leading to declining student numbers, course cuts, and projected deficits by 2026, according to Audit Scotland. 尽管大专院校在技能发展和区域增长中发挥着作用,但与固定供资、费用上涨和服务减少作斗争,威胁到处境不利的学生和老年学生的入学机会。 Despite their role in skills development and regional growth, colleges struggle with flat funding, rising costs, and reduced services, threatening access for disadvantaged and older learners. 苏格兰政府承认这个问题,并将审查调查结果,但迫切需要投资,以防止进一步下降。 The Scottish government acknowledges the issue and will review findings, but urgent investment is needed to prevent further decline.