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 | School leavers who experienced care within school year | All school leavers |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 14.4% | 58.4% |
| 2023/24 | 11.7% | 57.4% |
| 2022/23 | 15.8% | 57.9% |
| 2021/22 | 15.9% | 61.3% |
| 2020/21 | 14.9% | 66.0% |
| 2019/20 | 14.2% | 63.9% |
| 2018/19 | 10.6% | 60.5% |
Notes
Reporting period: 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2025
Last updated: June 2026
Next Update due: June 2027
Expanded Content
For leavers who experienced care during their last year achieving national qualifications at SCQF Level 6 or better, there was an overall increase from 10.6% in 2018/19 to 14.4% in 2024/25. This compares to 58.4% of all leavers achieving SCQF level 6 or better in 2024/25.
The gap between the proportion of leavers who experienced care in their last year and all leavers who achieved SCQF level 6 or better has decreased since 2018/19. The gap decreased from 49.9 percentage points in 2018/19 to 44.0 in 2024/25.