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Annex E National Priorities for Education
The five national Priorities for Education set by the Scottish Executive and approved by the Scottish Parliament in December 2000 are:
National Priority 1: Achievement and Attainment
To raise standards of educational attainment for all in schools, especially the core skills of literacy and numeracy, and to achieve better levels in national measures of achievement including examination results.
National Priority 2: Framework for Learning
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.
National Priority 3: Inclusion and Equality
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.
National Priority 4: Values and Citizenship
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.
National Priority 5: Learning for Life
To equip pupils with the foundation skills, attitudes and expectations necessary to prosper in a changing society and to encourage creativity and ambition.
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