Report gives positive insight into school leavers’ destinations

The number of school leavers in East Lothian who go on to further education, training or employment has increased for the second year in a row, and continues an overall improving trend since 2005. 

The ‘Positive School Leavers Destinations 2016/17’ report, presented at an Education committee of East Lothian Council, uses the ‘Increasing post school participation’ measure from Insight, which is considered to be a key benchmark for helping schools and local authorities understand their strengths and key areas for improvement in areas relating to post school participation and attainment. 

Positive destinations can be school leavers going into Higher or Further Education, training, and employment as well as apprenticeships, activity agreements or volunteering.

Councillor Shamin Akhtar, Cabinet Spokesperson for Education and Children’s Services, said: “It’s really great news that, once again, the number of young people in East Lothian who are leaving school and going on to a positive destination is at its highest ever level - and at 94%, this is almost all our young people. This is a fantastic achievement for all concerned."

Read the full story on our website.