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OUR VISION
Scottish education should be ambitious,
inclusive, and supportive in order to deliver:
EXCELLENCE & EQUITY
for every child and young person
and ensure they achieve the highest standards they
can and have the same opportunity to succeed
PRIORITIES
AREAS for IMPROVEMENT
Mental
health and
wellbeing
Skills and
sustained, positive
school-leaver
destinations
Achievement
with a focus
on literacy and
numeracy
HUMAN RIGHTS
for ALL children
and young people
CLOSING the GAP
between the most and
least disadvantaged
OUTCOMES
A GLOBALLY RESPECTED, EMPOWERED,
AND RESPONSIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM
with clear accountability at every level that
supports children, young people, and adult
learners to thrive.
IMPROVING BEHAVIOUR
AND ATTENDANCE
and a culture of kindness,
dignity and respect
INCLUSIVE
AND RELEVANT
CURRICULUM AND
ASSESSMENT
which celebrates and
supports progression
HIGH LEVELS
OF ACHIEVEMENT 
across the curriculum NARROWING
of the poverty-related
ATTAINMENT GAP
HIGHLY SKILLED
TEACHERS
and school-leaders
driving excellence for
all, especially those with
additional support needs
DIGITAL
TECHNOLOGY
enhancing all aspects
of learning and
teaching.
National Improvement Framework for Scottish education (2025)
EXCELLENT
PARTNERSHIPS
between
all involved
in a child’s
development –
from schools
to children’s
services, families,
and communities
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