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1. …the importance of being collaborative – from an educational perspective... Dr Bill Maxwell, Chief Executive www.educationscotland.gov.uk

2. In Scotland today, at age 5, the gap between children from the most advantaged and most disadvantaged families is already: 6-13 months in problem-solving ability 11-18 months in expressive vocabulary Source: Bradshaw, P. (2011) Growing Up in Scotland (2011) Changes in child cognitive ability in the pre-school years Edinburgh; Scottish Government

3. gap persists through primary into secondary stages 30% most advantaged 30% most disadvantaged P7 P4 S2

4. Attainment (average tariff score) for school leavers in 2010/11 by social deprivation (SIMD decile of home address)

5. approx. equivalent: 8 Standard Grade @ General level (8 ‘4’s) 4 Intermediate 2s : 2 @ grade C and 2 @ D Attainment (average tariff score) for school leavers in 2010/11 by social deprivation (SIMD decile of home address)

6. the 80/20 rule schools (or health or social work etc.) cannot resolve inequity on their own A strong commitment to cross-sectoral, inter-disciplinary working must be at the heart of any sustainable way forward

7. ...along with a passionate commitment to evaluation driving a virtuous cycle of evidence-based improvement across Scotland

8. Education Scotland support guidance on pedagogy, curriculum and assessment – from pre-birth onwards Building capacity for self-evaluation and improvement planning Promoting training and CPD for practitioners and leaders Informing policy with evidence and advice Inspection/review and evaluation - from EY centres to CPPs and LAs Identifying, promoting and sharing innovation

9. and remember... without data, you are just another person with an opinion.... (Andreas Schleicher, OECD)

10. good conference, good luck and happy collaborating.... www.educationscotland.gov.uk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXV-yaFmQNk Transforming lives through learning