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.
The average attainment of care experienced learners increases.
Percentage of school leavers who experienced care during their last year at school achieving at least 1 SCQF level 6 qualification (or better).
| Year | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 15.8% |
| 2019/20 | 14.2% |
Source:
Notes
Reporting period: 1 August 2022 - 31 July 2023
Expanded Content
: The gap between school leavers who experienced care within their final year of school and the overall population was 1.6 percentage points lower in 2022/23 than it was in 2019/20, however it did increase slightly between 2021/22 (when it stood at 51.1 percentage points) and 2022/23 (when it stood at 42.1 percentage points).