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Updated: February 23, 2021, 1:01 pm John Swinney said progress to close the attainment gap was made harder by the pandemic (Scottish Parliament/PA) Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up The proportion of school leavers going into higher or further education has reached a record high of 72%, latest statistics show. However, the overall proportion of school leavers going into “positive destinations” has decreased to 93%....

The proportion of school leavers going into higher or further education has reached a record high of 72, latest statistics show.

February 1, 2021 at 10:26 am Young people in Orkney are being encouraged to share their views as part of an islander’s network. Orkney youngsters are being asked to contribute to a national challenge which could help to shape what future island life might be like for them. Youth Scotland is working alongside the Scottish Government and the National Island’s Plan on the Young Islander’s Challenge and to pilot the setting up of a Young Islander’s Network. This network will give young people from across Scotland’s islands, including Orkney, the chance to come together, discuss their li...