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New research raises questions over SNP's education record

THE SNP faced criticism for its education record today following the publication of new research raising questions over educational attainment.

Leading expert professor Jim Scott’s submission to the Scottish Parliament analyses the impact of the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) on pupil subject choice and attainment.

His findings show a drop in overall attainment and a rise in levels of “zero attainment” since its introduction.

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