17.5% of pupils entitled to free school meals in 2002/3 (18.8 per cent
in Scotland)
43% of Primary 2 pupils achieved Level A or above in 2002/3 (51.9 per
cent in Scotland)
57% of 16- and 17-year-old care leavers with English and maths at
Scottish Qualifications Framework 3 in 2002/3 (27 per cent in Scotland)
123 per 1,000 secondary school pupils were excluded in 2002/3 (98 per
1,000 in Scotland)
Roger Stewart, head of Fife Council's education service, said: "As a service we are fully committed to developing the personality, talents and abilities of all children and young people to their fullest potential. Creating genuinely inclusive and caring communities is a major part of our work, as shown by our resourcing of community schools. These schools focus on a multi-agency approach."
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