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Tuesday, 26 February 2008 |
Scottish primary school class sizes fell last year and will keep falling according to the Government.
Figures released today show that average class sizes fell from 23.6 pupils to 23.3, with 95 per cent of P1 pupils in classes of 25 or less, up from 66 per cent last year.
Schools Minister Maureen Watt said the Government wanted to see a maximum of 18 pupils in all early years classes.
“We know that smaller classes make a big difference - that's what parents, pupils, teachers and their unions want and that's what this Scottish Government will deliver. So, while it's good news that these statistics show class sizes in primary one are coming down, we are determined to do much, much more.
“This government has higher ambitions for Scotland's youngest children. That's why we are working towards a maximum of 18 pupils in all classes from P1-3. We are working with our partners in local government to make significant year-on-year progress to deliver this commitment,” she said.
The figures also showed a small rise – one per cent – in the number children with additional support needs.
There are 138 different languages spoken as the main home language among Scottish pupils, with Polish second only to English in 16 of the 32 local authority areas.
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