More support for looked after children

More than £8 million of Scottish Government funding was spent last year on projects to improve the attainment of care experienced young people.

Projects as diverse as mentoring programmes, counselling services and driving lessons were supported through the Care Experienced Children and Young People fund.

Now more than £12 million of further funding will be provided this academic year to enhance the support available. Continue reading More support for looked after children

Deprivation gap in school leavers is lowest ever

The proportion of young people who enter work, training or further study within nine months of leaving school is now the highest on record. Official statistics published yesterday show that 93.2% of school pupils had a positive destination nine months after leaving school. Continue reading Deprivation gap in school leavers is lowest ever