Vision statement three: Schools in Scotland must be ambitious for care experienced children and ensure they have all they need to thrive, recognising that they may experience difficulties associated with their life story.
Care experienced children and young people spend more time in school.
Rate of attendance for pupils who experienced care at some point within the school year
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 83.7% |
| 2022/23 | 84.4% |
| 2020/21 | 87.9% |
| 2018/19 | 86.8% |
Notes
Reporting period: 1 August 2023 - 31 July 2024
Last updated: August 2025
Next Update due: August 2026
Expanded Content
In 2023/24, attendance for children who had experienced care dropped to 83.7%, down from 84.4% the year before. Rates for "looked after" children were lower than baseline levels.Attendance for all pupils rose slightly in 2023/24 from the previous year (90.2% to 90.3%) but also remained below baseline figures (93.0%).