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attainment gap
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What’s going on with Scottish education statistics?
Scotland's education statistics have been in the spotlight in recent weeks.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Why do women footballers still face so much abuse online?
For Fact's Sake this week looks at abuse faced by women footballers online.
Claim SNP has reduced attainment gap by two-thirds is Mostly False
Addressing the difference in attainment between Scottish pupils has been a major part of the Scottish Government’s policy…
Fact check: Nicola Sturgeon on her record as first minister
Ferret Fact Service looks at five claims Nicola Sturgeon made about her record as first minister.
Lockdown may increase inequalities for Scots children, say researchers
Researchers believe access to green space can have a more positive influence on children from less affluent areas compared to those from richer parts.
FFS explains: Scotland’s educational attainment gap
Ferret Fact Service looks at Scotland's attainment gap between the richest and poorest students.
Progress ‘under strain’ on attainment gaps between rich and poor pupils
Progress in closing attainment gaps between rich and poor school children is faltering as their performances decline at differing rates, according to Scottish Government data.
School children in ‘remote’ areas do worse than elsewhere
School pupils in remote parts of Scotland have lower levels of literacy and numeracy than those in accessible and urban areas, according to recently released Scottish Government data.
Fact check: Jo Swinson’s claim on education inequality
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim from Jo Swinson about the different levels of university access in different Scottish areas.