March 2016
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This seminar was a timely opportunity to discuss the future of education in Scotland, focusing on next steps for improving educational attainment.
In light of the publication of the Scottish Government’s draft National Improvement Framework - which introduced new national testing for pupils in P1, P4, P7 and S3 - delegates assessed the potential of consistent data collection in tackling varying levels of educational attainment, and understanding the underlying causes.
Those attending also considered additional factors relating to attainment, including self-evaluation within schools and the role of School Improvement Plans, and the next steps for teaching standards - in light of the introduction of the new qualification for headship.
Further sessions assessed the implementation of the new exam structure, and opportunities to develop the role of parents in their children’s education.
This seminar also followed the launch of the Scottish Government’s £100 million attainment fund, and the introduction of the Education (Scotland) Bill.
It brought together policymakers from the Scottish Government and Parliament with representatives from education, trade unions, parent and campaigning groups, local government, academia, and other interested and affected parties.