Year-on-year improvement for South Ayrshire schools
Educational services in South Ayrshire have shown a year-on-year improvement, according to the Council’s latest Standards and Quality Report for education. The figures for 2014/15 highlight good progress against local targets and national objectives.
Educational services in South Ayrshire have shown a year-on-year improvement, according to the Council’s latest Standards and Quality Report for education. The figures for 2014/15 highlight good progress against local targets and national objectives.
The report, which coincided with the introduction of the new National Qualifications, highlights a number of areas including: high levels of attainment in national exams; an increase in nursery places; and a rise in the number of young people achieving external recognition through activity such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
In December 2015 there were 14,126 pupils using South Ayrshire’s 41 primary schools, eight secondary schools, and two special schools. Provision for pupils with additional support needs is made through six centres in mainstream schools.
Councillor Margaret Toner, Lifelong Learning Portfolio Holder, said the results were encouraging, “I’m extremely proud of the many achievements children, young people and their families have made in the last twelve months.
“We’re seeing year-on-year improvements across our schools and nurseries and we’re committed to providing the highest quality education for our young people.
“Despite working in a time of unprecedented financial challenge, our teachers continue to provide first-class support, while also helping to shape lives and future careers.”