Scottish Statutory Instrument 2000 No. 443

The Education (National Priorities) (Scotland) Order 2000

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National Priorities
     3. The National priorities in education for the purposes of section 4(1) of the Standards in Scotland's Schools etc. Act 2000 are-

    (1) to raise standards of educational attainment for all in schools, especially in the core skills of literacy and numeracy, and to achieve better levels in national measures of achievement including examination results;

    (2) to support and develop the skills of teachers, the self-discipline of pupils and to enhance school environments so that they are conducive to teaching and learning;

    (3) to promote equality and help every pupil benefit from education, with particular regard paid to pupils with disabilities and special educational needs, and to Gaelic and other lesser used languages;

    (4) to work with parents to teach pupils respect for self and one another and their interdependence with other members of their neighbourhood and society and to teach them the duties and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society; and

    (5) to equip pupils with the foundation skills, attitudes and expectations necessary to prosper in a changing society and to encourage creativity and ambition.


JACK McCONNELL
A member of the Scottish Executive

St Andrew's House, Edinburgh
19th December 2000